Supplies on Hand Were $800 at the Start of the Year

question 77

Multiple Choice

Supplies on hand were $800 at the start of the year. At the end of the year, it was determined that $450 of supplies had been used. What is the adjusting entry for supplies?

• A)debit Supplies, $450; credit Supplies Expense, $450
• B)debit Supplies, $350; credit Supplies Expense, $350
• C)debit Supplies Expense, $450; credit Supplies, $450
• D)debit Supplies Expense, $350; credit Supplies, $350

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Definitions:

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value an investment, wherein the investment is recorded at its acquisition cost without recognizing periodic income but dividends received are recorded as income.

NCI

An interest in a subsidiary not held by the controlling parent, representing a share of the subsidiary’s equity and profits or losses not owned by the parent company.

Subsidiary

A company that is controlled by another company, usually referred to as the parent company, through ownership of more than 50% of its voting stock.

Non-controlling Interest

Equity interest in a subsidiary held by investors other than the parent company, representing their claim to the subsidiary's earnings and assets.