In Recording the Monthly Adjusting Entry for Accrued Wages at the End

question 62

Multiple Choice

In recording the monthly adjusting entry for accrued wages at the end of the accounting period, the amount of the adjustment would usually be determined by:

• A) collecting the timesheets for the days accrued.
• B) using the same amount as the prior month's adjustment.
• C) using the wages of the salaried workers only.
• D) a percentage of the previous week's gross payroll.
• E) a percentage of the previous week's net payroll.

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