Chapter 3, Problem 32BE

Common adjusting journal entries (Learning Objective 2) 15-20 min.

Journalize the adjusting entry needed at October 31, the fiscal year-end, for each of the following independent situations. No other adjusting entries have been made for the year.

1. a. On August 1, we collected $6,000 rent in advance. We debited Cash and credited Unearned Rent Revenue. The tenant was paying six months′ rent in advance.
2. b. The business holds a $30,000 note receivable. Interest revenue of $920 has been earned on the note but not yet received.
3. c. Salaries expense is $2,700 per day, Monday through Friday, and the business pays employees each Friday. This year, October 31 falls on a Wednesday.
4. d. The unadjusted balance of the Supplies account is $825. Supplies on hand total $450.
5. e. Equipment was purchased two years ago at a cost of $30,000. The equipment's useful life is six years.
6. f. On April 1, when $1,320 was paid for a one-year insurance policy, Prepaid Insurance was debited, and Cash was credited.