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Author: J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas

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Adjusting entries

• LO2–5

Howarth Company’s fiscal year-end is December 31. Below are the unadjusted and adjusted trial balances for December 31, 2018.

Chapter 2, Problem 2.5P, Adjusting entries LO25 Howarth Companys fiscal year-end is December 31. Below are the unadjusted

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Prepare the adjusting journal entries that were recorded at December 31, 2018.

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Adjusting entries • LO2–5 Howarth Company’s fiscal year-end is December 31. Below are the unadjusted and adjusted trial balances for December 31, 2018. Required: Prepare the adjusting journal entries that were recorded at December 31, 2018.

Solution Summary: The author explains the accounting rules for journal entries to correct or adjust the revenue and expense accounts, to concede with the accrual principle of accounting.

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