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10 The company paid $2,700 cash for the premium on a 12-month insurance policy.

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Question

10 The company paid $2,700 cash for the premium on a 12-month insurance policy. Coverage begins on April 11.

Date         Journal entry                  Debit             Credit
april 10    Prepaid insurance             2700
                  cash                                                   2700

Unadjusted trail balance

Account title                    Debit            Credit

Prepaid insurance              2700


Insurance expense                0

a. Two thirds of one months insurance coverage has expired.

Post adjusting entry
                                              Debit                             Credit

A. Insurance expense               .......
Prepaid insurance                                                       .........











Explanation / Answer

company paid $2,700 cash for the premium on a 12-month insurance policy SO monthly coverage = $2700/12 = $225 Now Two thirds of one months insurance coverage has expired = (2/3)*$225 =$150 Post adjusting entry Debit Credit A. Insurance expense 150 Prepaid insurance 150