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Adjusting entries are made at the end of the accounting period before the financial statements to make sure the accounting records and financial statements are up-to-date.
Reversing entries are made on the first day of an accounting period to remove any adjusting entries necessary to avoid the double counting of revenues or expenses.
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Does a reversing entry reverse an adjusting entry or a transaction entry?
Reversing entry can be make to reverse any entry whether it is actual transaction entry or any adjusting entry.
What is a reversing entry?
A reversing entry is a journal entry to "undo" an adjusting entry. When you create a reversing journal entry it nullifies the accounting impact of the original entry. Reversing entries make it easier to record subsequent transactions by eliminating the need for certain compound entries. Reversing entry can be created in two ways. First method is to use the same set of accounts with contra debits and credits, meaning that the accounts and amounts that were debited in the original entry will be credited with the same amount in the reversing journal "nullifying" the accounting impact. The second method is to create a journal with same accounts but with negative amounts that will also nullify the accounting impact of the original transaction
What is the Utility expenses incurred but not paid adjusting entry?
This is adjusting entry for Accrued Expenses in the current accounting period, where you debit adjusting entry on expenses (Utility Expenses) account and credit adjusting entry on liabilities (Utilities Payable) account.
If an adjusting entry is not made for an accrued expense?
If adjusting entry not made then profit will be overstated while the expenses will be understated.
Which items found on a bank reconciliation doesn't require an adjusting entry?
Balance doesn't require an adjusting entry.
Does a reversing entry reverse an adjusting entry or a transaction entry?
Reversing entry can be make to reverse any entry whether it is actual transaction entry or any adjusting entry.
What is a reversing entry?
A reversing entry is a journal entry to "undo" an adjusting entry. When you create a reversing journal entry it nullifies the accounting impact of the original entry. Reversing entries make it easier to record subsequent transactions by eliminating the need for certain compound entries. Reversing entry can be created in two ways. First method is to use the same set of accounts with contra debits and credits, meaning that the accounts and amounts that were debited in the original entry will be credited with the same amount in the reversing journal "nullifying" the accounting impact. The second method is to create a journal with same accounts but with negative amounts that will also nullify the accounting impact of the original transaction
What is the Utility expenses incurred but not paid adjusting entry?
This is adjusting entry for Accrued Expenses in the current accounting period, where you debit adjusting entry on expenses (Utility Expenses) account and credit adjusting entry on liabilities (Utilities Payable) account.
If an adjusting entry is not made for an accrued expense?
If adjusting entry not made then profit will be overstated while the expenses will be understated.
Which items found on a bank reconciliation doesn't require an adjusting entry?
Balance doesn't require an adjusting entry.
What are the types of journal entry?
1 - General journal entry2 - Adjusting journal entry3 - Month end adjusting entry
To make an adjusting entry for the accrued commission is what?
Adjusting entry as follows: [Debit] Cash / bank [Credit] Accrued commission
How do you correct a incorrect account journal entry?
Reversing the JE
Reversing entries are most commonly used in relation to year-end adjusting entries that?
Entry reversal are used for entries that accrue interest revenue on notes receivable. This method is commonly used to year-end adjustments.
Which one of the accounts below would likely be included in an accrual adjusting entry?
Unearned rent would likely be included in an accrual adjusting entry.
An adjusting entry should never include?
CASH!
WhAT accounts will never require an adjusting entry?
Cash
