Yates Co. began operations on January 2, 2012. It employs 15 people who work 8-h

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Yates Co. began operations on January 2, 2012. It employs 15 people who work 8-hour days. Each employee earns 10 paid vacation days annually. Vacation days may be taken after January 10 of the year following the year in which they are earned. The average hourly wage rate was $20.00 in 2012 and $21.25 in 2013. The average vacation days used by each employee in 2013 was 9. Yates Co. accrues the cost of compensated absences at rates of pay in effect when earned. Instructions Prepare journal entries to record the transactions related to paid vacation days during 2012 and 2013.

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Year 2012

Year 2013

Patriculars 2012 2013 Number of Employees 15 15 Working Hours per day 8 8 Hourly Wage Rate 20 21.25 Daily Wage Expense: (15*8*20); (15*8*21.25) 2400 2550

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