Q1. The balance in the unearned rent account for Jones Co. as of December 31 is $1,200. If Jones Co. failed to record the adjusting entry for $600 of rent earned during December, the effect on the balance sheet and income statement for December would be:
Q1. The balance in the unearned rent account for Jones Co. as of December 31 is $1,200. If Jones Co. failed to record the adjusting entry for $600 of rent earned during December, the effect on the balance sheet and income statement for December would be:
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Unearned rent is the amount of revenue received in advance. It is in the nature of liability. The amount which is earned is adjusted against it using adjustment entry.
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Unearned revenue account shows the balance of $1,200.
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