Question

On March 31, the following data were accumulated to assist the accountant in preparing the adjusting entries for Potomac Realty:

a.	The supplies account balance on March 31 is $5,450, the supplies on hand on March 31 are $1,460.
b.	The unearned rent account balance on March 31 is $4,700 representing the receipt of an advance payment on March 1 of four months’ rent from tenants.
c.	Wages accrued but not paid at March 31 are $2,375.
d.	Fees accrued but unbilled at March 31 are $18,920.
e.	Depreciation The systematic periodic transfer of the cost of a fixed asset to an expense account during its expected useful life. of office equipment is $4,965.

	Required:
1.	Journalize the adjusting entries required on March 31. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
2.	What is the difference between adjusting entries and correcting entries?

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Chart of Accounts

CHART OF ACCOUNTS

Potomac Realty

General Ledger

	ASSETS
11	Cash
12	Accounts Receivable
13	Supplies
14	Prepaid Insurance
15	Land
16	Equipment
17	Accumulated Depreciation-Office Equipment
19	Accumulated Depreciation-Automobiles

	LIABILITIES
21	Accounts Payable
22	Unearned Rent
23	Wages Payable
24	Taxes Payable

	EQUITY
31	Owner, Capital
32	Owner, Drawing

	REVENUE
41	Fees Earned
42	Rent Revenue

	EXPENSES
51	Advertising Expense
52	Insurance Expense
53	Rent Expense
54	Wages Expense
55	Supplies Expense
56	Utilities Expense
57	Depreciation Expense
59	Miscellaneous Expense

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Journal

1. Journalize the adjusting entries required on March 31. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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JOURNAL

	DATE	DESCRIPTION	POST. REF.	DEBIT	CREDIT
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Solution

	DATE	DESCRIPTION	POST. REF.	DEBIT	CREDIT
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Final Question

2. What is the difference between adjusting entries and correcting entries?

Both adjusting entries and correcting entries are a planned part of the accounting process.

Adjusting entries are a planned part of the accounting process, correcting entries are not planned but arise when necessary to correct errors.

Both adjusting entries and correcting entries are not a planned part of the accounting process.

Correcting entries are a planned part of the accounting process, adjusting entries are not planned but arise when necessary to adjust errors.

Answer 1