On December 31, the following data were accumulated for preparing the adjusting entries for Bellingham Realty:
• | The supplies account balance on December 31 is $5,225. The supplies on hand on December 31 are $1,275. |
• | The unearned rent account balance on December 31 is $5,700 representing the receipt of an advance payment on December 1 of four months’ rent from tenants. |
• | Wages accrued but not paid at December 31 are $2,485. |
• | Fees earned but unbilled at December 31 are $16,245. |
• | Depreciation of office equipment is $4,005. |
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1. | Journalize the adjusting entries required at December 31. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles. |
2. | What is the difference between adjusting entries and correcting entries? |
1. Journalize the adjusting entries required on December 31. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
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2. What is the difference between adjusting entries and correcting entries?
a) Both adjusting entries and correcting entries are not a planned part of the accounting process.
b) Both adjusting entries and correcting entries are a planned part of the accounting process.
c) Correcting entries are a planned part of the accounting process, adjusting entries are not planned but arise when necessary to adjust errors.
d) 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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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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