Adjustment for Prepaid Insurance The prepaid insurance account had a balance of $11,500 at the beginning of the year. The account was increased for $7,700 for premiums on policies purchased during the year. What is the adjustment required at the end of the year for each of the following independent situations? For each account affected, indicate whether the account is increased or decreased, and the amount of the increase or decrease. a. The amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $10,800. Insurance Expense increase Prepaid Insurance decrease x x b. The amount of insurance expired during the year is $14,600. Insurance Expense Prepaid Insurance increase decrease Feedback Check My Work a. Prepaid balance + Increase in premiums - Unexpired insurance Increase in Insurance expense and Prepaid Insurance used b. The amount of prepaid insurance expired is equal to the decrease in Prepaid Insurance.