Asked by Misael Aneuris on Jun 25, 2024

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The adjustment for Accrued Salaries would be to:

A) debit Salaries Expense; credit Cash.
B) debit Salaries Payable; credit Prepaid Salaries.
C) debit Salaries Expense; credit Salaries Payable.
D) debit Salaries Payable; credit Cash.

Accrued Salaries

Salaries that have been incurred but not yet paid to employees by the end of a financial period.

Salaries Expense

Salaries expense refers to the total amount paid to employees for services rendered during a specific accounting period, often reported on the income statement.

Salaries Payable

An account that records owed but unpaid wages to employees, regarded as a current liability on the balance sheet.

  • Understand the principle of the double-entry system in adjusting entries.
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Camila ChavesJun 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The correct adjustment for accrued salaries is to recognize the expense incurred but not yet paid. This is done by debiting Salaries Expense (increasing the expense) and crediting Salaries Payable (increasing the liability).