Paramount Inc

question 144

Essay

Paramount Inc. decided to reward its employees with a bonus of 7% on annual net income, after deducting the bonus. The company reported net income of $513,600 before the calculation of the bonus. Provide the journal entry to accrue employee bonus expense.

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