Question

Depreciation on equipment for the year is $5,640.

Journalize the transaction if the company prepares adjustments once a year.
(a) Record the journal entry if the company prepares adjustments once a year.*
(b) Record the journal entry if the company prepares adjustments on a monthly basis.*
*Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
Chart of Accounts
CHART OF ACCOUNTS
General Ledger
ASSETS
11 Cash
12 Accounts Receivable
13 Supplies
14 Prepaid Insurance
16 Equipment
17 Accumulated Depreciation-Equipment
LIABILITIES
21 Accounts Payable
22 Notes Payable
23 Unearned Fees
24 Wages Payable
25 Interest Payable
EQUITY
31 Common Stock
32 Retained Earnings
33 Dividends
REVENUE
41 Fees Earned
EXPENSES
51 Advertising Expense
52 Insurance Expense
53 Interest Expense
54 Wages Expense
55 Supplies Expense
56 Utilities Expense
57 Depreciation Expense
59 Miscellaneous Expense
General Journal
(a) Record the journal entry on December 31, if the company prepares adjustments once a year.*
(b) Record the journal entry on December 31, if the company prepares adjustments on a monthly basis.*
*Refer to the Chart of Accounts for exact wording of account titles.
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JOURNAL
DATE DESCRIPTION POST. REF. DEBIT CREDIT
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Answer 1

a.

Date Account Title Debit Credit

XX-XX-XXX Depreciation Expense $5,640

Accumulated Depreciation $5,640

b.

Date Account Title Debit Credit

XX-XX-XXX Depreciation Expense $470

Accumulated Depreciation $470

Working

Monthly depreciation = Annual depreciation / 12 months

= 5,640 / 12

= $470