AKD cpt03
AKD cpt03
AKD cpt03
Thirteenth Edition
Weygandt ● Kimmel ● Kieso
Chapter 3
Generally a
Alternative terminology
• month, The time period assumption is also
• quarter, or called the periodicity assumption.
• year.
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Fiscal and Calendar Years (1 of 5)
• Monthly and quarterly time periods are called interim
periods
• Most large companies must prepare both quarterly
and annual financial statements
• Fiscal Year = Accounting time period that is one year
in length
• Calendar Year = January 1 to December 31
Accrual-Basis Accounting
• Transactions recorded in the periods in which the events
occur
• Companies recognize revenues when they perform
services (rather than when they receive cash)
• Expenses are recognized when incurred (rather than when
paid)
• In accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles (GAAP)
Cash-Basis Accounting
• Revenues recognized when cash is received
• Expenses recognized when cash is paid
• Cash-basis accounting is not in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Oct. 31
Depreciation Expense 40
Accumulated Depreciation 40
The ledger of Hammond Company, on March 31, 2020, includes these selected accounts before
adjusting entries are prepared.
Debit Credit
Prepaid Insurance $ 3,600
Supplies 2,800
Equipment 25,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $5,000
Unearned Service Revenue 9,200
The ledger of Hammond Company, on March 31, 2020, includes these selected accounts before
adjusting entries are prepared.
Debit Credit
Prepaid Insurance $ 3,600
Supplies 2,800
Equipment 25,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $5,000
Unearned Service Revenue 9,200
The ledger of Hammond Company, on March 31, 2020, includes these selected accounts before
adjusting entries are prepared.
Debit Credit
Prepaid Insurance $ 3,600
Supplies 2,800
Equipment 25,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $5,000
Unearned Service Revenue 9,200
The ledger of Hammond Company, on March 31, 2020, includes these selected accounts before
adjusting entries are prepared.
Debit Credit
Prepaid Insurance $ 3,600
Supplies 2,800
Equipment 25,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $5,000
Unearned Service Revenue 9,200
The ledger of Hammond Company, on March 31, 2020, includes these selected accounts before
adjusting entries are prepared.
Debit Credit
Prepaid Insurance $ 3,600
Supplies 2,800
Equipment 25,000
Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment $5,000
Unearned Service Revenue 9,200
On October 31, the salaries and wages for three remaining working days
(October 29 to 31) represent an accrued expense and a related liability.
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Accrued Expenses (6 of 7)
Assets Liabilities
Cash $ 6,700 Notes Payable 5,000
Accounts Receivable 600 Accounts Payable 1,510
Prepaid Rent 900 Salaries and Wages Payable 400
Supplies 1,000 Interest Payable 50
Equipment 15,000 Unearned Rent Revenue 500
Accumulated Depreciation (850) blank
Total assets $23,350 double border
Total liabilities $37,310 double border
Prepaid Expenses
Accounts Balances
Reason for Adjustment Before Adjustment Adjusting Entry
(a) Prepaid expenses Assets overstated. Dr. Expenses
initially recorded in Expenses understated. Cr. Assets
asset accounts have
been used.
(b) Prepaid expenses Assets understated. Dr. Assets
initially recorded in Expenses overstated. Cr. Expenses
expense accounts
have not been used.
Unearned Revenues
Accounts Balances
Reason for Adjustment Before Adjustment Adjusting Entry
(a) Unearned revenues Liabilities overstated. Dr. Liabilities
initially recorded in Revenues understated. Cr. Revenues
liability accounts are
now recognized as
revenue.
(b) Unearned revenues Liabilities understated. Dr. Revenues
initially recorded in Revenues overstated. Cr. Liabilities
revenue accounts are
still unearned.