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  • Feb 11, 2011, 06:22 AM
    QB484
    Accrual
    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.
  • Feb 11, 2011, 12:40 PM
    pready

    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.

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