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.

DateWithout Reversing EntryWith Reversing Entry
Adjusting Entry: 12/31/X1Account Title Amount
Account Title Amount
Closing Entry: 12/31/X1

Reversing Entry: 1/1/X2

Payment of Payroll: 1/3/X2

Step by Step Solution

3.40 Rating (159 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

Without With Reversing Reversing Entry Entry Wages 30500 Wages expense 30500 ... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Students Have Also Explored These Related Accounting Questions!