Question

When the accounts of Skysong Inc. are examined, the adjusting data listed below are uncovered on December 31, the end of an annual fiscal period.

1. The prepaid insurance account shows a debit of $4,128, representing the cost of a 2-year fire insurance policy dated August 1 of the current year.
2. On November 1, Rent Revenue was credited for $1,965, representing revenue from a subrental for a 3-month period beginning on that date.
3. Purchase of advertising materials for $721 during the year was recorded in the Advertising Expense account. On December 31, advertising materials of $274 are on hand.
4. Interest of $725 has accrued on notes payable. The interest will be paid in January of the next year.

Required:
Prepare the general journal form.

Answer 1

Skysong Inc.

Adjusting Journal Entries:

Account Title Debit Credit

1. Insurance Expense $860

Prepaid Insurance $860

To record Insurance Expense for 5 months of the year.

2. Rent Revenue $655

Deferred Revenue $655

To defer rent revenue for a month.

3. Prepaid Advertising $274

Advertising Expense $274

To record prepaid advertising.

4. Interest Expense $725

Interest Payable $725

To accrue interest expense for the year.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data and Calculations:

a. Insurance Expense = $4,128 * 5/24 = $860

b. Rent Revenue = $1,965 *2/3 = $1,310

Deferred Rent Revenue = $655

c. Prepaid Advertising = $274

Advertising Expense = $447 ($721 - 274)

d. Interest Expense = $725

Interest Payable = $725