On October 1, 2012, Hurricane Lends $8,000 To Another Compan

On October 1 2012 Hurricane Lends 8000 To Another Company

On October 1, 2012, Hurricane lends $8,000 to another company. The other company signs a note indicating principal and 8% interest will be paid to Hurricane on September 30, 2013. On November 1, 2012, Hurricane pays its landlord $3,000 representing rent for the months of November through January. The payment is debited to Prepaid Rent for the entire amount. On August 1, 2012, Hurricane collects $15,600 in advance from another company that is renting a portion of Hurricane’s factory. The $15,600 represents one year's rent and the entire amount is credited to Unearned Revenue. Depreciation on machinery is $4,900 for the year. Salaries for the year earned by employees but not paid to them or recorded are $3,600. Hurricane begins the year with $980 in supplies. During the year, the company purchases $3,900 in supplies and debits that amount to Supplies. At year-end, supplies costing $2,500 remain on hand.

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Introduction

Accounting for different transactions is crucial in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of a company's financial statements. This paper discusses the appropriate accounts, debit and credit entries for various transactions encountered by Hurricane during the year 2012, including lending money, rent payments, rental income, depreciation, accrued salaries, and supplies management. Proper recording of these transactions ensures compliance with accounting principles such as the accrual basis of accounting and provides stakeholders with reliable financial information.

Transaction Analysis and Recording

a. Lending $8,000 to another company on October 1, 2012

When Hurricane lends money, it is creating a receivable and a note receivable. The account used is "Notes Receivable." Since the note bears interest at 8%, this interest must also be recorded accurately over the loan period.

- Debit: Notes Receivable $8,000

- Credit: Cash $8,000

Upon lending, the company recognizes the note receivable at the principal amount. Interest revenue will be accrued over time, especially at year-end, based on the period elapsed.

b. Rent payment of $3,000 on November 1, 2012

Hurricane paid rent for three months (November through January), debiting "Prepaid Rent" and crediting "Cash."

- Debit: Prepaid Rent $3,000

- Credit: Cash $3,000

This transaction initially records the payment as an asset (prepaid expense). As months pass, an adjusting entry is necessary to recognize rent expense proportionally.

c. Advance collection of $15,600 on August 1, 2012

The receipt of rent in advance is credited to "Unearned Revenue," a liability account because the revenue has not yet been earned.

- Debit: Cash $15,600

- Credit: Unearned Revenue $15,600

As months pass, entries are needed to recognize earned rent revenue proportionally.

d. Depreciation of machinery for the year ($4,900)

Depreciation expense accounts for the allocation of the cost of machinery over its useful life.

- Debit: Depreciation Expense $4,900

- Credit: Accumulated Depreciation—Machinery $4,900

This entry reflects the wear and tear of the machinery during the year and reduces the book value of the asset.

e. Accrued salaries of $3,600

Salaries earned but not yet paid or recorded need to be accrued to match expenses with revenues.

- Debit: Salaries Expense $3,600

- Credit: Salaries Payable $3,600

This records the obligation to pay employees in the future, adhering to the accrual accounting principle.

f. Supplies inventory and purchases

The company starts with $980 in supplies. During the year, it purchases $3,900 worth of supplies, recorded as:

- Debit: Supplies $3,900

At year-end, supplies on hand are valued at $2,500, which means supplies used are:

Supplies used = Beginning supplies + Purchases - Ending supplies

Supplies used = $980 + $3,900 - $2,500 = $2,380

The adjusting entry to recognize supplies expense:

- Debit: Supplies Expense $2,380

- Credit: Supplies $2,380

This reflects the amount of supplies consumed during the year.

Conclusion

Accurate recording of these transactions involves using correct accounts and appropriate debit and credit entries. Lending transactions create notes receivable, rent transactions require careful handling of prepaid rent and unearned revenue, depreciation reduces asset value over time, accrued salaries capture expenses incurred but not paid, and supplies management reflects consumption of resources. Proper application of accounting principles ensures financial statements truly represent the company's financial position, profitability, and cash flows.

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