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Chapter 3: Q 36PGA-4 (page 172)

The unadjusted trial balance of Guthrie Inn Company at December 31, 2018, and the data needed for the adjustments follow. Adjustment data at December 31 follow: GUTHRIE INN COMPANY Unadjusted Trial Balance December 31, 2018 Account Title Prepaid Insurance Cash Debit Credit Accounts Receivable Office Supplies Building Accumulated Depreciation—Building Accounts Payable Salaries Payable Unearned Revenue Common Stock Dividends Service Revenue Salaries Expense Insurance Expense Depreciation Expense—Building Advertising Expense Supplies Expense Total Balance \( 13,500 \) 569,760 \( 569,760 530,000 288,950 3,600 15,500 15,100 4,600 800 \) 260,000 1,710 2,340 2,800 620 G a. As of December 31, Guthrie had \(700 of Prepaid Insurance remaining. b. At the end of the month, Guthrie had \)500 of office supplies remaining. c. Depreciation on the building is \(1,200. d. Guthrie pays its employees weekly on Friday. Its employees earn \)1,800 for a five-day workweek. December 31 falls on Wednesday this year. e. On November 20, Guthrie contracted to perform services for a client receiving \(3,600 in advance. Guthrie recorded this receipt of cash as Unearned Revenue. As of December 31, Guthrie has \)1,600 still unearned. Requirements 1. Journalize the adjusting entries on December 31. 2. Using the unadjusted trial balance, open the accounts (use a four-column ledger) with the unadjusted balances. Post the adjusting entries to the ledger accounts. 3. Prepare the adjusted trial balance. 4. Assuming the adjusted trial balance has total debits equal to total credits, does this mean that the adjusting entries have been recorded correctly? Explain

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No, the adjusting entries may not be recorded correctly, as there is a chances of crediting or debiting wrong account or amount.

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Step-by-Step-SolutionStep 1: Definition on Adjusting Entries

Adjusting entries records the accrued revenues and expenses for the period.

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Explanation on Trial Balance

In case, adjusting entries are recorded with correct account titles, but there could have incorrect amount in adjusting entries. This error will result in equal debit and credits, but as per accounting purpose it is incorrect.

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