Prepare adjusting entries for selected account data


Problem: Prepare adjusting entries for selected account data.  The ledger of Welch Rental Agency Inc. on March 31 of the current year includes the following selected accounts before adjusting entries have been prepaid.

                                               Debit            Credit
Prepaid Insurance                    $3600
Supplies                                    2800
Equipment                               25,000
Accumulated
    Depreciation Equipment                             $8400
Notes Payable                                              20,000
Unearned Rent                                             12,000
Rent Revenue                                               60,000
Interest Expense                          0
Wages Expense                        14,000


An analysis of the accounts shows the following.

1) The equipment depreciates $300 a month.
2) One-third of the unearned rent was earned during the quarter.
3) Interest of $500 is accrued on the notes payable.
4) Supplies on hand total $1100.
5) Insurance expires at the rate of $200 per month.

Instructions:

Prepare the adjusting entries at March 31, assuming that adjusting entries are made quarterly.  Additional accounts are:  Depreciation Expense, Insurance Expense, Interest Payable, and Supplies Expense.

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