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

Adjusting Entries: Supplies

Financial Accounting

3. Accrual Accounting Concepts

Adjusting Entries: Supplies

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Multiple Choice

When preparing adjusting entries for supplies, what is the result of adjusting gross requirements for inventory on hand and scheduled receipts?

It determines the net requirements for supplies that need to be purchased or ordered.

It records supplies used as a liability on the balance sheet.

It increases the supplies expense account directly.

It eliminates the need for a physical count of supplies.

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Understand the concept of adjusting entries: Adjusting entries are made at the end of an accounting period to update accounts for transactions that have occurred but are not yet recorded. For supplies, this involves determining the amount used during the period and updating the accounts accordingly.

Identify the gross requirements for supplies: Gross requirements refer to the total amount of supplies needed for operations during the accounting period. This includes supplies already on hand and those scheduled to be received.

Calculate the net requirements for supplies: Subtract the inventory on hand and scheduled receipts from the gross requirements. This calculation determines the additional supplies that need to be purchased or ordered to meet operational needs.

Record the supplies used: Adjusting entries for supplies typically involve reducing the supplies asset account and increasing the supplies expense account. This reflects the consumption of supplies during the period.

Understand the implications: Adjusting entries for supplies do not eliminate the need for a physical count of supplies, as physical counts are necessary to verify the accuracy of inventory records and detect discrepancies.