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X Company prepares monthly financial statements. The following transactions occu

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Question


X Company prepares monthly financial statements. The following transactions occurred during January:

On January 1, a one-year store rental lease was signed for a total of $44,400, and rent for the first 3 months was paid in advance.

On January 1, equipment was purchased for $60,000 with a downpayment of $6,000 and a note for the remainder. The note along with annual interest of 7% was due in a year. The estimated life of the equipment is 10 years with a salvage value of $6,000.

Daily wages are $1,700 and are paid every Friday. The last day in January was a Tuesday.

8. The required adjusting entries on January 31 decreased net income by a total of

Explanation / Answer

On January 1, a one-year store rental lease was signed for a total of $44,400, and rent for the first 3 months was paid in advance. Rent expense (44400/12) $        3,700 Prepaid rent $        3,700 On January 1, equipment was purchased for $60,000 with a downpayment of $6,000 and a note for the remainder. The note along with annual interest of 7% was due in a year. The estimated life of the equipment is 10 years with a salvage value of $6,000. Depreciation expense(60000-6000)/120 months $           450 Accumulated depreciation $           450 Intrest expense (54000 x 7%/12) $           315 Interest payable $           315 Daily wages are $1,700 and are paid every Friday. The last day in January was a Tuesday. Wage expense (1700 x 2 days) $        3,400 Wages payable $        3,400 Total impact on net income Rent expense $        3,700 Depreciation expense                450 Interest expense                315 Wage expense            3,400 Net income decreased by $        7,865