Preparing the reversing entries


Problem: On December 31. the adjusted trial balance of Garg Employment Agency shows the following selected data.

Accounts Receivable   $24,000    Commission Revenue   $92,000
Interest Expense           7,800     Interest Payable             1,500

Analysis shows that adjusting entries were made to (1) accrue $4,200 of commission revenue and (2) accrue $1500 interest expense.

Instructions:

(1) Prepare the closing entries for the temporary accounts at December 31.

(2) Prepare the reversing entries on January 1.

(3) Post the entries in (a) and (b). Rule and balance the accounts. (Use T accounts.)

(4) Prepare the entries to record (1) the collection of the accrued commissions on January 10 and (2) the payment of all interest due ($2,700) on January 15.

(5) Post the entries in (d) to the temporary accounts.

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