Which of the following is the
- Debit Depreciation Expense, Equipment and credit Equipment
- Debit Equipment and credit Depreciation Expense, Equipment
- Debit Depreciation Expense, Equipment and credit
Accumulated Depreciation , Equipment - Debit Accumulated Depreciation, Equipment and credit Depreciation Expense, Equipment
- None of the above
Identify the adjusting entry for depreciation on equipment.
Answer to Problem 1QY
c. Debit Depreciation Expense, Equipment and credit Accumulated Depreciation, Equipment
Explanation of Solution
Adjusting entries: Adjusting entries are those entries which are recorded at the end of the year, to update the income statement accounts (revenue and expenses) and balance sheet accounts (assets, liabilities, and stockholders’ equity) to maintain the records according to accrual basis principle.
Record the adjusting entry for depreciation on equipment.
Date | Account Title and explanation |
Debit ($) |
Credit ($) |
Depreciation expenses, Equipment | XXX | ||
Accumulated depreciation, Equipment | XXX | ||
(To record the depreciation on equipment ) |
Table (1)
- Depreciation expense (expense) is a component of stockholders equity and it is increased. Therefore, debit the depreciation expenses.
- Accumulated depreciation is a contra asset account and it is decreased. Therefore, credit the accumulated depreciation.
Therefore, from the above given explanation it is observed that Option c (Debit Depreciation Expense, Equipment and credit Accumulated Depreciation, Equipment) is the correct answer and other options a, b, d and e are incorrect answers.
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