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25 March, 00:07

On July 1, 2020, Marigold Corp. pays $13,200 to Kalter Insurance Co. for a 3-year insurance contract. Both companies have fiscal years ending December 31. For Marigold Corp., journalize and post the entry on July 1 and the annual adjusting entry on December 31.

For Dobbs Co., journalize and post the entry on July 1 and the adjusting entry on December 31.

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  1. 25 March, 00:21
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    For Marigold

    The journal entries on July 1, 2020 are:

    Dr Insurance prepayment $13,200

    Cr Cash $13,200

    being insurance paid for in advance

    The adjusting entry at the close of the year

    Dr Insurance expense $2,200

    Cr Insurance prepayment $2,200

    Being insurance expense incurred in the year

    The other party is Kalter insurance not Dobbs Co:

    he journal entries on July 1, 2020 are:

    Dr Cash $13,200

    Cr Prepaid revenue $13,200

    being revenue received in advance

    The adjusting entry at the close of the year

    Dr Prepaid revenue $2,200

    Cr Revenue $2,200

    Being recognition earned in the year

    Explanation:

    Upon the payment of the insurance, the cash account of the paying company is credited and that of the receiving company debited.

    The other entry in the paying company is insurance prepayment while that of the receiving company is prepaid revenue.
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