Wilson company paid $4,800 for a 4-month insurance premium in advance on november 1, with coverage beginning on that date. the balance in the prepaid insurance account before adjustment at the end of the year is $4,800 and no adjustments had been made previously. the adjusting entry required on december 31 is:

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9 August, 06:10

Wilson company paid $4,800 for a 4-month insurance premium in advance on november 1, with coverage beginning on that date. the balance in the prepaid insurance account before adjustment at the end of the year is $4,800 and no adjustments had been made previously. the adjusting entry required on december 31 is:

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The adjusting entry required on December 31 is:

Debit Insurance Expense = $2,400 and credit Prepaid Insurance = $2,400.

this is how we calculate this;

Amount paid = $4,800

For months of insurance = 4

from 1st November to 31st December 2 months passed, So;

$4,800 x 2/4 = $4,800 / 2 = $2,400.