Kashi Sales, L.L.C., produces healthy, whole-grain foods such as breakfast cereals, frozen dinners, and granola bars. Assume payroll for the month of January was $370,000 and the following withholdings, fringe benefits, and payroll taxes apply: Federal and state income tax withheld Health insurance premiums (Blue Cross) paid by employer Contribution to retirement plan (Fidelity) paid by employer FICA tax rate (Social Security and Medicare) Federal and state unemployment tax rate Assume that Kashi has paid none of the withholdings or payroll taxes by the end of January (record them as payables), and no employee's cumulative wages exceed the relevant wage bases. View transaction list Required: 1. Record the employee salary expense, withholdings, and salaries payable. 2. Record the employer-provided fringe benefits. 3. Record the employer payroll taxes. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.) Journal entry worksheet < 1 2 $122,000 3 11,700 47,000 7.65% 6.20% Record the employer-provided fringe benefits.

Kashi Sales, L.L.C., produces healthy, whole-grain foods such as breakfast cereals, frozen dinners, and granola bars. Assume payroll for the month of January was $370,000 and the following withholdings, fringe benefits, and payroll taxes apply: Federal and state income tax withheld Health insurance premiums (Blue Cross) paid by employer Contribution to retirement plan (Fidelity) paid by employer FICA tax rate (Social Security and Medicare) Federal and state unemployment tax rate Assume that Kashi has paid none of the withholdings or payroll taxes by the end of January (record them as payables), and no employee's cumulative wages exceed the relevant wage bases. View transaction list Required: 1. Record the employee salary expense, withholdings, and salaries payable. 2. Record the employer-provided fringe benefits. 3. Record the employer payroll taxes. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.) Journal entry worksheet < 1 2 $122,000 3 11,700 47,000 7.65% 6.20% Record the employer-provided fringe benefits.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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