On May 31, the following data were accumulated to assist the accountant in preparing the adjusting entries for Dependable Realty.
a. Fees accrued but unbilled at May 31 are $10,070.
b. The supplies account balance on May 31 is $3,310. The supplies on hand at May 31 are $950.
c. Wages accrued but not paid at May 31 are $1,270.
d. The unearned rent account balance at May 31 is $9,870, representing the receipt of an advance payment on May 1 of three months' rent from tenants.
e. Depreciation of office equipment is $1,680.
Required:
Journalize the adjusting entries required at May 31.
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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.
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Adjusting entry :
Date | account and explanation | debit | credit |
May 31 | Account receivable | 10070 | |
Fees revenue | 10070 | ||
(To record accured revenue) | |||
May 31 | Supplies expense | 2360 | |
Supplies | 2360 | ||
(To record supplies) | |||
May 31 | Wages expense | 1270 | |
Wages payable | 1270 | ||
(To record accured wages) | |||
May 31 | Unearned rent | 3290 | |
Rent revenue | 3290 | ||
(To record rent revenue) | |||
May 31 | Depreciation expense | 1680 | |
Accumlated depreciation | 1680 | ||
(To record depreciation) |
What is the difference between adjusting entries and correcting entries?
So answer is b) Adjusting entries are a planned part of the accounting process, correcting entries are not planned but arise when necessary to correct errors.
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