Total cost of vacation pay and pension rights


Problem 1: The following totals for the month of June were taken from the payroll register of ABC Company:

Salaries expense                                          $13,000
Social security and Medicare Taxes withheld         975
Income Taxes withheld                                     2,600
Retirement Savings                                            500

The entry to record the payment of net pay would include a ________.

  • Debit to Salaries Payable for      $13,000
  • Debit to Salaries Payable for        $8,925
  • Credit to Salaries Expense for      $8,925
  • Credit to Salaries Payable for       $8,925

Problem 2: During its first year of operations, a company granted employees vacation privileges and pension rights estimated at a cost of $20,500 and $15,000. The vacations are expected to be taken in the next year and the pension rights are expected to be paid in the future 5-30 years. What is the total cost of vacation pay and pension rights to be recognized in the first year?

  • $29,500
  • $35,500
  • $23,500
  • $20,500

 

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