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19 December, 19:22

On October 1, Vista View Company rented warehouse space to a tenant for $3,600 per month. The tenant paid five months' rent in advance on that date, with the lease beginning immediately. The cash receipt was credited to the Unearned Rent account. The company's annual accounting period ends on December 31. The adjusting entry needed on December 31 is:

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  1. 19 December, 19:48
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    The adjusting entry needed on December 31 is:

    Debit Unearned Rent revenue $10,800

    Credit Rent Revenue $10,800

    Explanation:

    Following the Accrual accounting - an accounting method that revenue or expenses are recorded when a transaction occurs rather than when payment is received or made.

    The tenant paid five months' rent in advance on October 1. From October 1 to December 31, Vista View Company had rented warehouse space to a tenant for 3 months.

    The adjusting entry needed on December 31 is:

    Debit Unearned Rent revenue $10,800 ($3,600 x 3 = $10,800)

    Credit Rent Revenue $10,800
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