Asked by ChengLin Jiang on May 12, 2024

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Prior to adjustment on August 31, Salary Expense has a debit balance of $298,500. Salaries owed but not paid as of the same date total $4,200.Present the entries to record the following:
(1)Accrued salaries as of August 31.(2)The effect of closing of Salary Expense as of August 31.​

Salary Expense

An expense account that records the total amount of salary payments made to employees over a period of time.

Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been incurred but not yet paid, representing a liability for the company.

Closing Entries

Entries recorded at the close of an accounting period to move balances from temporary to permanent accounts.

  • Comprehend and implement adjusting entries in accounting practices.
  • Achieve the ability to comprehend and execute closing entries within the framework of the accounting cycle.
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Angel GonzalezMay 15, 2024
Final Answer :
(1)Salary Expense
4,200
Salaries Payable
4,200
(2)Retained Earnings
302,700
Salary Expense
302,700