Asked by Timothy DeKorver on Jul 16, 2024

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The unexpired insurance at the end of the fiscal period represents a (n)

A) accrued asset
B) accrued liability
C) accrued expense
D) deferred expense

Unexpired Insurance

The portion of paid insurance premiums that is applicable to future periods, representing coverage that has not yet been used or expired.

Accrued Asset

An asset that represents revenues or incomes that have been earned but not yet received in cash or recorded.

Fiscal Period

A specific time period for which a business conducts financial accounting and reporting, often a year, split into quarters or months.

  • Attain knowledge on the notion of accrual and deferral in the field of accounting.
  • Discriminate between unearned revenues and prepaid expenses.
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Carlos CasteloJul 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The unexpired insurance is a prepaid expense that has not yet been used up or consumed. It represents a deferred expense because it will be recognized as an expense in future accounting periods as the insurance coverage is utilized.