At 1 January, Smith Has a Beginning Balance in Prepaid

question 24

True/False

At 1 January, Smith has a beginning balance in Prepaid insurance expense of $1 200. Smith pays insurance premiums once a year, and his total premium is $4 800. As of the end of February, the balance in prepaid insurance is $2 000.

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