In this chapter, the learning objectives are: Explain the time period assumption, explain the accrual basis of accounting, explain the reasons for adjusting entries, identify the major types of adjusting entries, prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.
Chapter 3-1 CHAPTER ADJUSTING THE ACCOUNTS Accounting Principles, Eighth Edition Chapter 3-2 Study Objectives Study Objectives Explain the time period assumption Explain the accrual basis of accounting Explain the reasons for adjusting entries Identify the major types of adjusting entries Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals Prepare adjusting entries for accruals Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Chapter 3-3 Adjusting the Accounts Adjusting the Accounts Timing TimingIssues Issues Time period assumption Fiscal and calendar years Accrual- vs cashbasis accounting Recognizing revenues and expenses Chapter 3-4 The TheBasics Basicsof of Adjusting Adjusting Entries Entries Types of adjusting entries Adjusting entries for deferrals Adjusting entries for accruals Summary of journalizing and posting The TheAdjusted Adjusted Trial TrialBalance Balanceand and Financial Financial Statements Statements Preparing the adjusted trial balance Preparing financial statements Timing Issues Timing Issues Accountants divide the economic life of a business into artificial time periods (Time Period Assumption) Jan Feb Mar Apr . . . . Dec Generally a month, a quarter, or a year Fiscal year vs. calendar year Also known as the “Periodicity Assumption” Chapter 3-5 LO 1 Explain the time period assumption Timing Issues Timing Issues Review The time period assumption states that: a revenue should be recognized in the accounting period in which it is earned b. expenses should be matched with revenues c. the economic life of a business can be divided into artificial time periods d. the fiscal year should correspond with the calendar year Chapter 3-6 LO 1 Explain the time period assumption Timing Issues Timing Issues Accrual vs. CashBasis Accounting AccrualBasis Accounting Transactions recorded in the periods in which the events occur Revenues are recognized when earned, rather than when cash is received. Expenses are recognized when incurred, rather than when paid Chapter 3-7 LO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting Timing Issues Timing Issues Accrual vs. CashBasis Accounting CashBasis Accounting Revenues are recognized when cash is received Expenses are recognized when cash is paid. Cashbasis accounting is not in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) Chapter 3-8 LO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting Timing Issues Timing Issues Recognizing Revenues and Expenses Revenue Recognition Principle Companies recognize revenue in the accounting period in which it is earned In a service enterprise, revenue is considered to be earned at the time the service is performed Chapter 3-9 LO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting Timing Issues Timing Issues Recognizing Revenues and Expenses Matching Principle Match expenses with revenues in the period when the company makes efforts to generate those revenues “Let the expenses follow the revenues.” Chapter 3-10 LO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses” Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses” Example: On Jan. 2nd, Phoenix Consulting borrowed $200,000 at a rate of 9% per year. Interest is due on first of each month. Show the adjusting journal entry required on Jan. 31st. ($200,000 x 9% / 12 months = $1,500) Jan. 31 Interest Expense 1,500 Interest Payable 1,500 Interest Expense Debit Interest Payable Credit Debit 1,500 Chapter 3-43 Credit 1,500 LO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses” Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses” Accrued Expenses An adjusting entry serves two purposes: (1) It records the obligations, and (2) it recognizes the expenses. Chapter 3-44 LO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals The Adjusted Trial Balance The Adjusted Trial Balance After all adjusting entries are journalized and posted the company prepares another trial balance from the ledger accounts (Adjusted Trial Balance) Its purpose is to prove the equality of debit balances and credit balances in the ledger. Chapter 3-45 LO 7 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Timing Issues Timing Issues Review Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the adjusted trial balance? a An adjusted trial balance proves the equality of the total debit balances and the total credit balances in the ledger after all adjustments are made b The adjusted trial balance provides the primary basis for the preparation of financial statements. c The adjusted trial balance lists the account balances segregated by assets and liabilities. d The adjusted trial balance is prepared after the adjusting entries have been journalized and posted Chapter 3-46 LO 7 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Preparing Financial Statements Preparing Financial Statements Financial Statements are prepared directly from the Adjusted Trial Financial Statements are prepared directly from the Adjusted Trial Balance. Balance. Balance Sheet Chapter 3-47 Income Statement LO 7 Owner’s Equity Statement Statement of Cash Flows Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Preparing Financial Statements Preparing Financial Statements A d j us t e d T r ia l Ba la nc e Ca s h A c c o unt s r e c e iva b le I nt e r e s t r e c e iva b le Pr e pa id ins ur anc e Eq uipm e nt A c c um ula t e d d e pr e c ia t io n I nve s t m e nt s A c c o unt s pa y a b le I nt e r e s t pa y a b le Une a r ne d r e ve nue No t e pa y a b le A us t in, c a pit al S a le s I nt e r e s t r e ve nue Re nt r e ve nue I nt e r e s t e x pe ns e De pr e c ia t io n e x pe ns e I ns ur a nc e e x pe ns e Chapter 3-48 De b it Cr e d it $ 5 ,0 0 3 ,0 0 1,2 11,0 0 2 ,0 0 I nc o m e S t a t e m e nt Fo r t h e Mo nt h End e d J a n , 0 $ 10 3 0 ,0 0 2 ,0 0 1,5 0 16 ,0 0 2 0 ,0 0 4 ,0 0 13 ,0 0 1,2 8 ,0 0 1,5 0 10 1,0 0 $ 4 ,8 LO 7 Income Statement Re ve nue s : S a le s I nte r e s t r e ve nue Re nt r e ve nue T o ta l r e ve nue Ex pe ns e s : $ 13 ,0 0 1,2 8 ,0 0 14 ,2 I nte r e s t e x pe ns e De pr e c ia tio n e x pe ns e I ns ur anc e e x pe ns e T o ta l e x pe ns e s Ne t inc o m e 1,5 0 10 1,0 0 2 ,6 0 $ 14 ,6 $ 4 ,8 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Preparing Financial Statements Preparing Financial Statements A d j us t e d T r ia l Ba la nc e Ca s h A c c o unt s r e c e iva b le I nt e r e s t r e c e iva b le Pr e pa id ins ur anc e Eq uipm e nt A c c um ula t e d d e pr e c ia t io n I nve s t m e nt s A c c o unt s pa y a b le I nt e r e s t pa y a b le Une a r ne d r e ve nue No t e pa y a b le A us t in, c a pit al S a le s I nt e r e s t r e ve nue Re nt r e ve nue I nt e r e s t e x pe ns e De pr e c ia t io n e x pe ns e I ns ur a nc e e x pe ns e Chapter 3-49 De b it Cr e d it $ 5 ,0 0 3 ,0 0 1,2 11,0 0 2 ,0 0 $ 10 3 0 ,0 0 2 ,0 0 1,5 0 16 ,0 0 2 0 ,0 0 4 ,0 0 13 ,0 0 1,2 8 ,0 0 1,5 0 10 1,0 0 $ 4 ,8 LO 7 Statement of Owner’s Equity S t a t e m e nt o f O wne r ' s Eq uit y Fo r t h e Mo nt h End e d J a n , 0 Aus tin, Ca pit a l, J a n. 1 + Ne t inc o m e Dr a wing s Aus tin, Ca pit a l, J a n. 3 $ 4 ,0 0 14 ,6 0 $ 18 ,6 $ 4 ,8 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Preparing Financial Statements Preparing Financial Statements A d j us t e d T r ia l Ba la nc e Ca s h A c c o unt s r e c e iva b le I nt e r e s t r e c e iva b le Pr e pa id ins ur anc e Eq uipm e nt A c c um ula t e d d e pr e c ia t io n I nve s t m e nt s A c c o unt s pa y a b le I nt e r e s t pa y a b le Une a r ne d r e ve nue No t e pa y a b le A us t in, c a pit al S a le s I nt e r e s t r e ve nue Re nt r e ve nue I nt e r e s t e x pe ns e De pr e c ia t io n e x pe ns e I ns ur a nc e e x pe ns e Chapter 3-50 De b it Cr e d it $ 5 ,0 0 3 ,0 0 1,2 11,0 0 2 ,0 0 $ 10 3 0 ,0 0 2 ,0 0 1,5 0 16 ,0 0 2 0 ,0 0 4 ,0 0 13 ,0 0 1,2 8 ,0 0 1,5 0 10 1,0 0 $ 4 ,8 LO 7 $ 4 ,8 Ba la nc e S h e e t J a n , 0 As s e t s Ca s h Ac c o unts r e c e iva b le I nte r e s t r e c e iva b le Pr e pa id ins ur anc e Eq uipm e nt Ac c um De pr e c ia tio n I nve s tm e nt s T o t a l a s s e ts $ 5 ,0 0 3 ,0 0 1,2 11,0 0 2 ,0 0 ( 10 ) 3 0 ,0 0 $ 4 1,15 Lia b ilit ie s & O wne r ' s Eq uit y Ac c o unts pa y a b le I nte r s t pa y ab le Une ar ne d r e ve nue No te pay a b le Aus tin, c a pita l T o t a l lia b & e q uit y $ 2 ,0 0 1,5 0 16 ,0 0 2 0 ,0 0 18 ,6 $ 4 1,15 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance Alternative Treatment of Prepaid Expenses and Unearned Revenues Some companies use an alternative treatment for prepaid expenses and unearned revenues When a company prepays an expense, it debits that amount to an expense account When a company receives payment for future services, it credits the amount to a revenue account Chapter 3-51 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Alternative Treatment for “Prepaid Expenses” Example (Insurance) : On Dec. 1st, Phoenix Consulting paid $12,000 for 12 months of insurance coverage. Show the journal entry to record the payment on Dec. 1st. Dec. 1 Insurance Expense 12,000 Cash 12,000 Insurance Expense Debit Credit 12,000 Chapter 3-52 Cash Debit Credit 12,000 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Alternative Treatment for “Prepaid Expenses” Example (Insurance) : On Dec. 1st, Phoenix Consulting paid $12,000 for 12 months of insurance coverage. Show the adjusting journal entry required at Dec. 31st. Dec. 31 Prepaid Insurance 11,000 Insurance Expense Insurance Expense Debit 12,000 Credit 11,000 11,000 Prepaid Insurance Debit Credit 11,000 1,000 Chapter 3-53 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Alternative Alternative Treatment for “Unearned Revenues” Treatment for “Unearned Revenues” Example: On Dec. 1st, Phoenix Consulting received $24,000 from Arcadia High School for 3 months rent in advance. Show the journal entry to record the receipt on Dec. 1st. Dec. 1 Cash 24,000 Rent Revenue Cash Debit Chapter 3-54 Rent Revenue Credit 24,000 24,000 Debit Credit 24,000 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Alternative Treatment for “Unearned Revenues” Alternative Treatment for “Unearned Revenues” Example: On Dec. 1st, Phoenix Consulting received $24,000 from Arcadia High School for 3 months rent in advance. Show the adjusting journal entry required on Dec. 31st. Dec. 31 Rent Revenue 16,000 Unearned Rent Revenue Unearned Rent Revenue Debit Credit 16,000 16,000 Rent Revenue Debit 16,000 Credit 24,000 8,000 Chapter 3-55 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Summary of Basic Relationships for Deferrals Illustration 3A7 Chapter 3-56 LO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals Copyright Copyright “Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved. 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ADJUSTING THE ACCOUNTS Accounting? ?Principles, Eighth Edition Chapter 3-2 Study Objectives Study Objectives Explain? ?the? ?time period assumption Explain? ?the? ?accrual basis of? ?accounting. .. recorded only when cash is paid Chapter 3-12 LO 2 Explain? ?the? ?accrual basis of? ?accounting The? ?Basics of? ?Adjusting? ?Entries The? ?Basics of? ?Adjusting? ?Entries Adjusting? ?entries make it possible to report correct amounts on? ?the? ?balance sheet and on? ?the? ?income statement... balance sheet and income statement? ?accounts? ?have correct balances at? ?the? ?end of an? ?accounting? ?period d. all of? ?the? ?above Chapter 3-15 LO 3 Explain? ?the? ?reasons for? ?adjusting? ?entries Types of? ?Adjusting? ?Entries Types of? ?Adjusting? ?Entries