Question

JWS Transport Company's employees earn vacation time at the rate of 1 hour per 45-hour work period. The vacation pay vests immediately (that is, an employee is entitled to the pay even if employment terminates). During 2021, total salaries paid to employees equaled $425,000, including $6,500 for vacations actually taken in 2021 but not including vacations related to 2021 that will be taken in 2022. All vacations earned before 2021 were taken before January 1, 2021. No accrual entries have been made for the vacations. No overtime premium and no bonuses were paid during the period Required: Prepare the appropriate adjusting entry for vacations earned but not taken in 2021. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.) View transaction list Journal entry worksheet < Record the adjusting entry for vacations earned but not taken in 2021

Answer 1

Total salary excluding vacation = $425,000 - $6,500 = $418,500

Total vacation pay for all employees = $418,500 X 1/45 = $9,300

Vacation earned but not taken = $9,300 - $6,500 = $2,800

Accounts and Explanation	Debit	Credit
Wages expense	$2,800	-
Liability future expense	-	$2,800
(To record vacation earned but not taken)