Question

Blossom Company received a check for $28320 on July 1 which represents a 6 month advance payment of rent on a building it rents to a client. Unearned Rent Revenue was credited for the full $28320. Financial statements will be prepared on July 31. Blossom's should make the following adjusting entry on July 31:
A. debit Cash, $28320; credit Rent Revenue, $28320.
B. debit Rent Revenue, $4720; credit Unearned Rent Revenue, $4720.
C. debit Unearned Rent Revenue, $28320; credit Rent Revenue, $28320.
D. debit Unearned Rent Revenue, $4720; credit Rent Revenue, $4720.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. debit Unearned Rent Revenue, $4720; credit Rent Revenue, $4720.

Explanation:

When the Cash was received for 6 month`s Rent the entry was :

Debit : Cash  $28320

Credit : Unearned Rent Revenue $28320

At 31 July when 1 month`s rent expires the entry will be :

Debit : Unearned Rent Revenue (1/6 x $28,320) $4,720

Credit : Rent Revenue $4,720

thus

We reverse the liability - Unearned Rent Revenue and recognize Revenue for the month expired.