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QB484
Feb 11, 2011, 06:22 AM
Balance Sheet and P&L Question

In January I made an accrual entry for Bonus dated 1/31/11, debit bonus wages, credit accrued bonus, which showed up on my balance sheet and my P&L. Then I made a reversing entry for February, debit accrual bonus, credit bonus wages. I created the payroll for the binus pay in February, and my binus pay for February is zero, is this correct. Thanks.

pready
Feb 11, 2011, 12:40 PM
When you recognized the bonus wages as being earned your journal entry should be:
Debit Bonus Wages Expense for the amount earned
Credit Bonus Wages Payable for the amount earned.

When you paid the bonus wages the journal entry will be:
Debit Bonus Wages Payable for the amount
Credit Cash for the amount.