Question

True or false: It is acceptable accounting practice to initially record prepaid rent in either a balance sheet or income statement account.

Answer 1

False

Step-by-step explanation:

In the initial period, the prepaid expenses should be recorded in the assets hand side of the balance sheet under the current asset column

But when some adjustments are made regarding this in terms of gains or expenses incurred, the same should be presented on the income statement

Hence, the given statement is false as it is recorded in the assets only during the initial period