Prepaid Rent Shows a Beginning Balance of $500 and an Ending

question 115

Multiple Choice

Prepaid rent shows a beginning balance of $500 and an ending balance of $600. During the year, prepaid rent was debited for $2,200. What is the amount of rent expense shown on the current year's income statement?

• A)$2,100
• B)$1,700
• C)$1,600
• D)$2,700

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Definitions:

Revaluation

An adjustment of the carrying value of an asset or liability to its current fair value.

Consolidated Statement

A financial statement that presents the financial position and results of operations of a parent and its subsidiaries as if they were a single economic entity.

General Reserve

Funds set aside by a company from its profits for general unspecified future needs or to strengthen the company's financial position.

Pre-acquisition

The period or activities related to acquiring assets or another company before the actual transaction is finalized.