Problem
A review of the ledger of Carmel Company at December 31, 2015, produces the following data pertaining to the preparation of annual adjusting entries.
1. Prepaid Insurance $10,440. The company has separate insurance policies on its buildings and its motor vehicles. Policy B4564 on the building was purchased on April 1, 2014, for $7,920. The policy has a term of 3 years. Policy A2958 on the vehicles was purchased on January 1, 2015, for $4,500. This policy has a term of 2 years. (Check Figure: Insurance Expense $4,890)
2. Unearned Rent Revenue $429,000. The company began subleasing office space in its new building on November 1. At December 31, the company had the following rental contracts that are paid in full for the entire term of the lease. (Check Figure: Rent Revenue $84,000)
3. Notes Payable $120,000. This balance consists of a note for 9 months at an annual interest rate of 9%, dated November 1. (Check Figure: Interest Expense $1,800)
4. Salaries and Wages Payable $0. There are eight salaried employees. Salaries are paid every Friday for the current week. Five employees receive a salary of $700 each per week, and three employees earn $500 each per week. Assume December 31 is a Tuesday. Employees do not work weekends. All employees worked the last 2 days of December. (Check Figure: Salaries & Wages Expense $2,000)
Prepare the adjusting entries at December 31, 2015.