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
4,200
Salaries Payable
4,200
(2)Retained Earnings
302,700
Salary Expense
302,700
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and implement adjusting entries in accounting practices.
- Achieve the ability to comprehend and execute closing entries within the framework of the accounting cycle.