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Explain adjusting entries

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Solution :The Adjusting ENTRY is recorded to relate the figures to the trading period. Suppose, premises have been sublet on March 31, and three months’ rent, has been received in ADVANCE amounting to Rs. 12000. While preparing accounts up to 31st March, one should take into account only one month’s rent for preparing the profit and loss account (accounting period concept), the rest two month’s rent, already received is for the NEXT year and will be credited to profit and loss account next year. The adjusting entry will be:
Rent Account DR
To Advance Rent Account
Rent Received in advance Account is a ‘Liability’ and is shown in the balance sheet.


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