Question

Following are two income statements for Alexis Co. for the year ended December 31. The left number column is prepared before adjusting entries are recorded, and the right column is prepared after adjusting entries. The company records cash receipts and payments related to unearned and prepaid items in balance sheet accounts. ALEXIS CO. Income Statements For Year Ended December 31 Unadjusted Adjusted $24,000 42, 500 $66,500 $30,000 42,500 72,500 Revenues Fees earned Commissions earned Total revenues Expenses Depreciation expense-Computers Depreciation expense-Office furniture Salaries expense Insurance expense Rent expense Office supplies expense Advertising expense Utilities expense Total expenses Net income 12,500 4,500 0 3,000 1, 250 21, 250 $45, 250 1,500 1, 750 14, 950 1,300 4,500 480 3,000 1, 320 28, 800 $ 43, 700 Analyze the statements and prepare the seven adjusting entries that likely were recorded. Hint: Entry for a refers to fees that have been earned but not yet billed. None of the entries involve cash. View transaction list View journal entry worksheet No Event General Journal Debit Credit

Answer 1

Adjusting entry

No	Event	General journal	Debit	Credit
1	a	Account receivable	6000
		fees earned		6000
2	b	Depreciation expense	1500
		Accumulated depreciation-Computers		1500
3	c	Depreciation expense	1750
		Accumulated depreciation-Office furniture		1750
4	d	Salaries expense	2450
		Salaries payable		2450
5	e	Insurance expense	1300
		Prepaid insurance		1300
6	f	Office supplies expense	480
		Office supplies		480
7	g	Utilities expense	70
		Utilities payable		70