Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Introduction to Adjusting Journal Entries and Prepaid Expenses

Financial Accounting

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Introduction to Adjusting Journal Entries and Prepaid Expenses

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what happens to a prepaid expense at the end of an accounting period when adjusting journal entries are made?

A portion of the prepaid expense is recognized as an expense on the income statement.

The prepaid expense is recorded as a liability.

The entire prepaid expense is refunded to the company.

No adjustment is necessary for prepaid expenses at period end.

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Understand the concept of prepaid expenses: Prepaid expenses are payments made in advance for goods or services that will be consumed or used in future accounting periods. Examples include prepaid rent, insurance, or subscriptions.

Recognize the need for adjusting entries: At the end of an accounting period, adjusting entries are made to ensure that expenses are recognized in the period they are incurred, following the accrual basis of accounting.

Determine the adjustment process: A portion of the prepaid expense that has been used or consumed during the accounting period is recognized as an expense on the income statement. The remaining balance stays as an asset on the balance sheet.

Understand the journal entry: The adjusting journal entry involves debiting the expense account (e.g., Rent Expense) and crediting the prepaid expense account (e.g., Prepaid Rent) to reduce the asset and recognize the expense.

Review the incorrect options: The prepaid expense is not recorded as a liability, it is not refunded to the company, and adjustments are necessary at the end of the period to ensure accurate financial reporting.