Question Completion:
POSTING ADJUSTING ENTRIES Two adjusting entries are in the following general journal. Post these adjusting entries to the four general ledger accounts. The following account numbers were taken from the chart of accounts: 141, Supplies; 219, Wages Payable 511, Wages Expense; and 523, Supplies Expense. If you are not using the working papers that accompany this text, enter the following balances before posting the entries: Supplies, $200 Dr; Wages Expense, $1,200 Dr
Answer:
1. Ending inventory of supplies is $239.
(Balance Sheet) (Income Statement)
Supplies $239 Supplies Expense $360 ($599 - $239)
TB 599
Bal.___ $239
2. Amount of supplies used is $235.
(Balance Sheet) (Income Statement)
Supplies $235 Supplies Expense $235
TB 470
Bal.___$235
ANALYSIS OF ADJUSTING ENTRY FOR INSURANCE: Analyze each situation and indicate the correct dollar amount for the adjusting entry
1. Amount of insurance expired is $970.
(Balance Sheet) (Income Statement)
Prepaid Insurance $480 Insurance Expense $970
($1,450 - $970)
TB 1,450
2. Amount of unexpired insurance is $565.
(Balance Sheet) (Income Statement)
Prepaid Insurance $565 Insurance Expense $785 ($1,350 - $785)
TB 1,350
141, Supplies
Account Titles Debit Credit
523, Supplies Expense $200
219, Wages Payable
Account Titles Debit Credit
511, Wages Expense $1,200
511, Wages Expense
Account Titles Debit Credit
219, Wages Payable $1,200
523, Supplies Expense
Account Titles Debit Credit
141, Supplies $200
Explanation:
a) Required chart of accounts:
141, Supplies
219, Wages Payable
511, Wages Expense
523, Supplies Expense
Adjusting entries:
Supplies, $200 Dr; Wages Expense, $1,200 Dr
