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The prepaid insurance account had a balance of $7,155 at the beginning of the year. The account was debited for $22,025 for premiums on policies

The prepaid insurance account had a balance of $7,155 at the beginning of the year. The account was debited for $22,025 for premiums on policies purchased during the year, ending on March 31.

Journalize the adjusting entry required under each of the following alternatives for determining the amount of the adjustment: (a) the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $8,765; (b) the amount of insurance expired during the year is $20,415. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

CHART OF ACCOUNTSGeneral Ledger

ASSETS
11 Cash
12 Accounts Receivable
13 Supplies
14 Prepaid Insurance
15 Land
16 Equipment
17 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment
LIABILITIES
21 Accounts Payable
22 Unearned Fees
23 Salaries Payable
24 Taxes Payable
EQUITY
31 Common Stock
32 Retained Earnings
33 Dividends
REVENUE
41 Fees Earned
EXPENSES
51 Advertising Expense
52 Insurance Expense
53 Rent Expense
54 Salary Expense
55 Supplies Expense
56 Utilities Expense
57 Depreciation Expense
59 Miscellaneous Expense

(a) Journalize the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of unexpired insurance applicable to future periods is $8,765. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

PAGE 1

JOURNAL

ACCOUNTING EQUATION

DATE DESCRIPTION POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT ASSETS LIABILITIES EQUITY

1

Adjusting Entries

2

3

(b) Journalize the March 31 adjusting entry required when the amount of insurance expired during the year is $20,415. Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.

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JOURNAL

ACCOUNTING EQUATION

DATE DESCRIPTION POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT ASSETS LIABILITIES EQUITY

1

Adjusting Entries

2

3

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