DB 1- What four different types of adjustments are frequently necessary before financial statements are prepared...
1) Name the four (4) types of adjustments that are necessary for transactions and events that extend over more than one period (HINT: This is from Chapter 3) 2) From your answer on Question 1, provide me with an adjustment example, explain why it is done and provide the adjusting entry in JOURNAL ENTRY FORMAT that would be done for one of the adjustment types. Your answer must contain the type of adjustment it is, why it is done and...
When using accrual accounting, why are adjustments necessary at the end of the period before preparing the financial statements?
There are two different types of adjustments that accountants make at the end of the period, deferrals and accruals. There are deferred revenue, deferred expenses, accrued revenue and accrued expenses. Select one type, explain what it is, why we make the adjustment and give an example of the adjustment including the journal entry.
In developing an accounting information system, it is vital to establish processes whereby all transactions that affect the components of the accounting equation are recorded. Why then, is it often necessary to adjust the accounts before financial statements are prepared even in a properly designed accounting system? Identify the major types of adjustments that are frequently made and give a specific example of each. 0
For each of the following separate situations, prepare the necessary adjustments (a) using the financial statement effects template 1. Unrecorded depreciation on equipment is $610. 2. On the date for preparing financial statements, an estimated utilities expense of $390 has been incurred, but no utility bill has yet been received or paid. 3. On the first day of the current period, rent for four periods was paid and recorded as a $2,800 debit to Prepaid Rent and a $2,800 credit...
We have learned about four types of adjustments: (1) prepaid expenses, (2) unearned revenues, (3) accrued revenues, and (4) accrued expenses. Select one specific adjusting entry that falls under one of the four types, enter it in the subject box, and post the following: 1. A description of the adjustment and why it is necessary. 2. Provide an example of the transaction; include the debit and credit, with dates and amounts in the proper journal entry format. 3. In your replies...
1. What is the purpose of adjusting entries? 2. Name the four general types of adjustments. 3. Give three examples of accrued expenses. 4. Briefly explain why it is difficult for accountants to determine whether or not revenue has been earned if the sales process is not complete. 5. Give an example of business or industry where customers usually pay for the product or service in advance. 6. What type of account is unearned revenue? 7. When should a company...
For each of the following separate situations, prepare the necessary adjustments in journal entry form. 1. Unrecorded depreciation on equipment is $610. 2. On the date for preparing financial statements, an estimated utilities expense of $390 has been incurred, but no utility bill has yet been received or paid. 3. On the first day of the current period, rent for four periods was paid and recorded as a $2,800 debit to Prepaid Rent and a $2,800 credit to Cash. 4....
03 Discussion Question We have learned about four types of adjustments: (1) prepaid expenses, (2) unearned revenues, (3) accrued revenues, and (4) accrued expenses. Select one specific adjusting entry that falls under one of the four types, enter it in the subject box, and post the following: 1. A description of the adjustment and why it is necessary. 2. Provide an example of the transaction; include the debit and credit, with dates and amounts in the proper journal entry format....
Describe the effect on the financial statements when an adjustment is prepared that records (a) unrecorded revenue and (b) unrecorded expense. On the basis of what you have learned about adjustments, why do you think that adjusting entries are made on the last day of the accounting period rather than at several times during the accounting period?