Answer:
1. At August 31, Roddick owed his employees $1,900 in wages that will be paid on September 1.
Dr Wages expense 1,900
Cr Wages payable 1,900
2. At the end of the month, he had not yet received the month’s utility bill. Based on past experience, he estimated the bill would be approximately $600.
No journal entry necessary, you cannot make records based on approximate expenses. You should make the adjusting entry after the bill is received, not before.
3. On August 1, Roddick borrowed $30,000 from a local bank on a 15-year mortgage. The annual interest rate is 8%.
Dr Interest expense 200
Cr Interest payable 200
4. A telephone bill in the amount of $117 covering August charges is unpaid at August 31.
Dr Telephone expense 117
Cr Telephone payable 117
