Question

The asset​ account, Office Supplies had a beginning balance of . During the accounting​ period, office supplies were​ purchased, on​ account, for . A physical​ count, on the last day of the accounting​ period, shows of office supplies on hand. What is the amount of Supplies Expense for the accounting​ period?

Answer 1

Answer: $9,400

Step-by-step explanation:

The Supplies expense for the year can be calculated much like the Cost of Goods sold;

Supplies expense = Opening Supplies balance + Office supplies purchased - Closing office supplies

Supplies expense = 6,000 + 5,400 - 2,000

Supplies Expense = $9,400