Question

Mayo Corp. has estimated that total depreciation expense for the year ending December 31, 2021 will amount to $600,000, and that 2021 year-end bonuses to employees will total $1,200,000. In Mayo's interim income statement for the six months ended June 30, 2021, what is the total amount of expense relating to these two items that should be reported?

Answer 1

$900,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Depreciation for the year $600,000

Employee Bonuses $1,200,000

Total expense for the year $1,800,000

Expense to be reported in interim income statement 1,800,000/2=$900,000