Mobile Sales Has Five Sales Employees Which Receive Weekly Paychecks

question 107

Essay

Mobile Sales has five sales employees which receive weekly paychecks. Each earns $11.50 per hour and each has worked 40 hours in the pay period. Each employee pays 12% of gross in Federal Income Tax, 3% in State Income Tax, 6% of gross in Social Security Tax, 1.5% of gross in Medicare Tax, and 1/2% in State Disability Insurance. Journalize the recognition the pay period ending January 19th which will be paid to the employees January 26th. (Keep in mind that none of the employees is subject to a ceiling amount for social security.)

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Definitions:

Divergent Thinking

A thought process or method used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions.

Convergent Thinking

A thought process that attempts to focus on the single best solution to a problem.

Relativistic Thinking

Recognition that judgments are often not absolute but made from a certain belief system or cultural background.

Conventional Thinking

A mode of thought based on accepted norms and standards, often contrasted with creative or critical thinking approaches.