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  • Feb 3, 2012, 06:36 PM
    jenn1975
    Accounting Question
    On July 1 ,2010 Spahn Co, pays $18,000 to Randle Insurance co. For 3year insurance contract. Both companies have fiscal years ending December 31. Prepare the journal entry on July 1 on and the adjusting entry on December 31 for Randle insurance Co
  • Feb 3, 2012, 07:06 PM
    pready
    For the purchase of the policy the journal entry will be:
    Debit Prepaid Insurance for 18,000
    Credit Cash for 18,000

    For the adjusting entry you need to calculate the monthly rate first, by taking $18,000 divided by 36 months, then calculate the number of months used, which is 6 months times the monthly rate to get the amount of interest used.
    Your journal entry will be:
    Debit Interest Expense for the amount calculated above
    Credit Prepaid Insurance for the amount calculated above

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