What is the accrual basis of accounting what is an accrued


FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING ASSIGNMENT

I. Contrast the cash basis of accounting with the accrual basis of accounting.

II. Record the following transactions of Reed Co. in the desired manner and give the adjusting entry on December 31, 2010. (Two entries for each part.)

1. An insurance policy for two years was acquired on April 1, 2010 for $8,000.

2. Rent of $12,000 for six months for a portion of the building was received on November 1, 2010.

III. The adjusted trial balance of Ryan Financial Planners appears below. Using the information from the adjusted trial balance, you are to prepare for the month ending December 31:

1. an income statement.

2. a retained earnings statement.

3. a statement of financial position.

RYAN FINANCIAL PLANNERS

Adjusted Trial Balance

December 31, 2012

                                                                     Debit                Credit

Cash                                                              €  4,400

Accounts Receivable                                         2,200

Office Supplies                                                 1,800

Office Equipment                                              15,000

Accumulated Depreciation-Office Equipment                               €  4,000

Accounts Payable.                                                                   3,800

Unearned Revenue                                                                  5,000

Share Capital-Ordinary                                                            10,000

Retained Earnings (1 Dec)                                                       4,400

Dividends                                                        2,500

Service Revenue                                                                     3,700

Office Supplies Expense                                    600

Depreciation Expense                                       2,500

Rent Expense                                                  1,900              ______

                                                                      €30,900          €30,900

Q 4 Provide clear, concise answers for the following.

1. What is the accrual basis of accounting?

2. What is an accrued expense?

3. What is accrued revenue?

4. What is a prepaid expense?

5. What is unearned revenue?

6. State the rule that indicates which adjusting entries for prepaid and unearned items should be reversed.

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