The journal entries to record rent and prepaid rent at September 30, 2024 are:
Direct Debit: Prepaid Rent $12,400
Credit: $12,400 cash
This journal shows that the company paid $12,400 in cash, which is a current asset, and prepaid rent, which is an asset. Prepaid rent indicates that the organization has paid rent in advance for the next year from September 30, 2024 to September 30, 2025.
Over time, the prepaid rent account is increased each month by recording an adjustment representing the amount of rent "used" for that month. At the end of the year, the prepaid rent account has a balance of $0 and rent expense is recorded for the entire year.