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Chapter 11, Problem S11.9SE
Computing bonus payable
On December 31, Peterson Company estimates that it will pay its employees a 3% bonus on $62,000 of net income after deducting the bonus. The bonus will be paid on January 15 of the next year.
Requirements
- Journalize the December 31 transaction for Peterson.
- Journalize the payment of the bonus on January 15.
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