The Unearned Rent Account Has a Balance of $72,000

question 19

Multiple Choice

The unearned rent account has a balance of $72,000. If $18,000 of the $72,000 is unearned at the end of the accounting period, the amount of the adjusting entry is

• A) $18,000
• B) $90,000
• C) $54,000
• D) $36,000

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or the stated value of a stock, not necessarily its market value.

Common Stock

Equity security representing ownership in a corporation, providing voting rights and a share in profits through dividends.

Paid in Excess

Funds received by a company over and above the par value of its stock, often recorded as additional paid-in capital on the balance sheet.

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company retains for reinvestment in its operations, rather than distributing to shareholders as dividends.