Explain the reasoning for each reversing entry


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Reversing Entries

On December 31, 2010, Cochran Company made the following proper year-end adjusting entries:

Date

Account Titles

Debit

Credit

Dec. 31

Bad Debts Expense

530

 

 

Allowance lot Doubtful Account

 

530

31

Salaries Expense

940

 

 

Salaries Payable

 

940

31

Unearned Rent

1,230

 

 

Rent Revenue

 

1,230

31

Interest Expense

220

 

 

Interest Payable (due July 1. 2011)

 

220

31

Rent Receivable

310

 

 

Rent Revenue

 

110

31

Depreciation Expense

5,100

 

 

Accumulated Depreciation

 

5,100

31

Insurance Expense

312

 

 

Prepaid Insurance

 

312

31

Interest Receivable (due February 1, 2012)

225

 

 

Interest Revenue

 

125

31     

Office Supplies

100

 

 

Office Supplies Expense

 

100

       31

Advances to Salespersons

100

 

 

Salaries Expense

 

300

31

Income Tax Expense

4,300

 

 

Income Tax Payable

 

4,300

Required

1. Prepare journal entries to record whatever reversing entries you think are appropriate.

2. Explain your reasoning for each reversing entry

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