1. Prepare the entries without making a reversing entry. For a compound transaction, if an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If no entry is required, select "No Entry Required" and leave the amount boxes blank or enter "0".

2. Prepare the entries with the use of a reversing entry. If an amount box does not require an entry, leave it blank. If no entry is required, select "No Entry Required" and leave the amount boxes blank or enter "0".

3. Use T-accounts to assist your analysis for without making a reversing entry.

Prepare entries for (a), (b), and (c) listed below using two methods. First, prepare the entries without making a reversing entry. Second, prepare the entries with the use of a reversing entry. Use T-accounts to assist your analysis.

Wages paid during 2001 are $20,800.

Wages earned but not paid (accrued) as of December 31, 2001, are $300.

On January 3, 2002, payroll of $800 is paid, which includes the $300 of wages earned but not paid in December.

Analysis

Use T-accounts to assist your analysis for without making a reversing entry.

Wages Expense

Wages Payable

Cash

Use T-accounts to assist your analysis for the use of a reversing entry.

Wages Expense

Wages Payable

Cash