Question: Prepare entries for (a), (b), and (c) listed below using two methods: 1 - prepare the entries without making a reversing entry. 2 - prepare

Prepare entries for (a), (b), and (c) listed below using two methods:

1 - prepare the entries without making a reversing entry.

2 - prepare the entries with the use of a reversing entry.

(a) Wages paid during 20X1 are $30,500

(b) Wages earned but not paid (accrued) as of December 31, 20X1, are $1,500

(c) On January 3, 20X2, payroll of $2,500 is paid, which includes the $1,500 of wages earned but not paid in December.

Date Without Reversing Entry With Reversing Entry
Adjusting Entry: 12/31/X1 Account Title Amount
Account Title Amount
Closing Entry: 12/31/X1

Reversing Entry: 1/1/X2

Payment of Payroll: 1/3/X2

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