The Supplies account had a balance at the beginning of year 3 of $8,000 (before the reversing entry). Payments for purchases of supplies during year 3 amounted to $50,000 and were recorded as expense. A physical count at the end of year 3 revealed supplies costing $14,500 were on hand. Reversing entries are used by this company. The required adjusting entry at the end of year 3 will include a debit to:

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The Supplies account had a balance at the beginning of year 3 of $8,000 (before the reversing entry). Payments for purchases of supplies during year 3 amounted to $50,000 and were recorded as expense. A physical count at the end of year 3 revealed supplies costing $14,500 were on hand. Reversing entries are used by this company. The required adjusting entry at the end of year 3 will include a debit to:

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The required adjusting entry at the end of year 3 will include a debit to:

Supplies Expenses Account of $43,500 ($8,000 + 50,000 - 14,500), and a credit to Supplies Account in the sum of $43,500.

Explanation:

Adjusting entries are made at the end of an accounting period to bring the accounts in line with the accrual concept, which requires that expenses and revenue should be recognized in the period they are incurred or earned.

This implies that transactions should not be based solely on when cash is received or payment made. Expenses incurred but not yet paid should be recognized in the accounts of the period. Revenue earned but not yet received in cash should be accounted for in the period when the revenue is earned. Expenses paid in advance should not be recognized in determining net income. Revenue collected but not yet earned should not be included in the period's accounts for determining net income. Finally, non-cash expenses (depreciation) should be recognized in the period they are incurred.