Duncan Services Records Prepaid Expenses as Expenses When Incurred, and Unearned

question 61

Essay

Duncan Services records prepaid expenses as expenses when incurred, and unearned revenues as revenues when the payment is received in advance. At the end of the year, Duncan makes the necessary adjustments based on accrual basis accounting. On July 1, Duncan paid rent for an office in the amount of $24,000 for the period July 1 through June 30 of the following year. Provide the year-end adjusting entry for rent prepayment.

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Definitions:

Profitability Index

is a capital budgeting tool that measures the relationship between the present value of cash flows and the initial investment, indicating the value created per dollar invested.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows of a financial instrument to their present value, determining the potential investment's value.

Cash Flows

The total amount of money being transferred into and out of a business, indicating its financial health.

Project

A planned endeavor, typically involving research or design, that is carefully planned to achieve a particular aim.