Which of the Following Is the Proper Adjusting Entry, Based

question 185

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the proper adjusting entry, based on a prepaid insurance account balance before adjustment of $14,000 and unexpired insurance of $3,000, for the fiscal year ending on April 30?

• A) debit Insurance Expense, $3,000; credit Prepaid Insurance, $3,000
• B) debit Insurance Expense, $14,000; credit Prepaid Insurance, $14,000
• C) debit Prepaid Insurance, $11,000; credit Insurance Expense, $11,000
• D) debit Insurance Expense, $11,000; credit Prepaid Insurance, $11,000

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Definitions:

Conditions

Terms or stipulations specified in a contract or agreement that must be fulfilled before certain obligations or rights become effective.

Bailee

A person or entity who is given possession but not ownership of an item for a particular purpose.

Bailment

Bailment occurs when property is temporarily transferred from its owner (bailor) to another person (bailee) for a specific purpose, without transferring ownership.

Compensation

The act of providing something, typically money, in exchange for loss, service, or injury.