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  • May 14, 2009, 04:49 PM
    ashoree
    Adjusting Entries
    How do I account for...

    The business paid an electricity bill this month which was for 3 months of electricityup to the end of last month. The additional entry for electricity expense for the month is $193.

    Which accounts do I need to dc and cr?

    Thanks!
  • May 14, 2009, 05:13 PM
    Krazi

    Please refrain from making duplicate topics.
  • May 15, 2009, 01:55 PM
    pready

    When you pay an electric bill it is for electricity that has been used, therefore:

    The journal entry will be:
    Debit Utilities Expense( or appropriate account) for the amount
    Credit Cash for the amount paid

    For the cost of electricity that you have not paid yet it will be:
    Debit Utilities Expense for the amount
    Credit Utilities Payable for the amount

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