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The balance in the prepaid insurance account, before adjustment at the end of the year, is $18,630. The year end is March 31.
Journalize the March 31 adjusting entry required under each of the following alternatives for determining the amount of the adjustment: (a) the amount of insurance expired during the year is $15,300; (b) the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $3,330. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
General Ledger
ASSETS
11 Cash
12 Accounts Receivable
13 Supplies
14 Prepaid Insurance
15 Land
16 Equipment
17 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment
19 Accumulated Depreciation-Automobiles
LIABILITIES
21 Accounts Payable
22 Unearned Fees
23 Salaries Payable
24 Taxes Payable
EQUITY
31 John Doe, Capital
32 John Doe, Drawing
REVENUE
41 Fees Earned
EXPENSES
51 Advertising Expense
52 Insurance Expense
53 Rent Expense
54 Salary Expense
55 Supplies Expense
56 Utilities Expense
57 Depreciation Expense
59 Miscellaneous Expense
Journalize the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $8,750. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.


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Answer:

A. Dr Insurance Expense $15,300.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance 115,300.00

B. Dr Insurance Expense $15,300.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance 115,300.00

C. Dr Insurance Expense $9,880.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance $9,880.00

Explanation:

A. Preparation of the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of insurance expired during the year is $15,300

Dr Insurance Expense $15,300.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance 115,300.00

B. Preparation of the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $3,330

Dr Insurance Expense $15,300.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance $5,300.00

($18,630-$3,330)

C.Preparation of the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $8,750

Dr Insurance Expense $9,880.00

Cr Prepaid Insurance $9,880.00

($18,630-$8,750)