Complete the Following by Filling in the Blanks

question 155

Essay

Complete the following by filling in the blanks:
(1) The Prepaid Insurance account had a $455 debit balance at the beginning of the current year; $650 of insurance premiums were paid during the year; and the year-end balance sheet showed $420 of prepaid insurance; consequently, the income statement for the year must have shown $_______________ of insurance expense.
(2) The Office Supplies account began the current year with a $235 debit balance; the income statement for the year showed $475 of office supplies expense; and the year-end balance sheet showed the current asset, office supplies, at $225; consequently, if all supplies were accounted for, $_____________ of office supplies must have been purchased during the year.

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Definitions:

Pre-Tax Cost

The cost of an expense or investment before the impact of taxes is considered.

Debt-Equity Ratio

A calculation that indicates the financial leverage of a firm, determined by dividing its overall liabilities by the equity of the shareholders.

Pre-Tax Cost

Pre-Tax Cost refers to the cost of an expense or investment before the deduction of taxes.

Required Return

The minimum expected return by investors for providing capital to a company or project, considering the risk involved.