2. Adjusting the Accounts
Chapter 3
Adjusting the Accounts
Financial Accounting, IFRS Edition
Weygandt Kimmel Kieso

3. Study Objectives Explain the time period assumption.
Explain the accrual basis of accounting.
Explain the reasons for adjusting entries.
Identify the major types of adjusting entries.
Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.
Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.
Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance.

4. Adjusting the Accounts
Timing Issues
The Basics of Adjusting Entries
The Adjusted Trial Balance and Financial Statements
Fiscal and calendar years
Accrual- vs. cash-basis accounting
Recognizing revenues and expenses
Types of adjusting entries
Adjusting entries for deferrals
Adjusting entries for accruals
Summary of journalizing and posting
Preparing the adjusted trial balance
Preparing financial statements

5. Timing Issues
Accountants divide the economic life of a business into artificial time periods (Time Period Assumption).
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
Dec.
Generally a month, a quarter, or a year
Fiscal year vs. calendar year
Also known as the “Periodicity Assumption”
SO 1 Explain the time period assumption.

6. Review Timing Issues The time period assumption states that:
a. revenue should be recognized in the accounting period in which it is earned.
b. expenses should be matched with revenues.
c. the economic life of a business can be divided into artificial time periods.
d. the fiscal year should correspond with the calendar year.
a. revenue should be recognized in the accounting period in which it is earned.
b. expenses should be matched with revenues.
c. the economic life of a business can be divided into artificial time periods.
d. the fiscal year should correspond with the calendar year.
Solution on notes page
SO 1 Explain the time period assumption.

7. Timing Issues Accrual- vs. Cash-Basis Accounting
Accrual-Basis Accounting
Transactions recorded in the periods in which the events occur.
Revenues are recognized when earned, rather than when cash is received.
Expenses are recognized when incurred, rather than when paid.
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

8. Timing Issues Accrual- vs. Cash-Basis Accounting Cash-Basis Accounting
Revenues are recognized when cash is received.
Expenses are recognized when cash is paid.
Cash-basis accounting is not in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

9. Timing Issues Recognizing Revenues and Expenses
Revenue Recognition Principle
Companies recognize revenue in the accounting period in which it is earned.
In a service enterprise, revenue is considered to be earned at the time the service is performed.
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

10. Timing Issues Recognizing Revenues and Expenses
Expense Recognition Principle – (Matching Principle)
Match expenses with revenues in the period when the company makes efforts to generate those revenues.
“Let the expenses follow the revenues.”
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

11. Timing Issues IFRS relationships in revenue and expense recognition
Illustration 3-1
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

12. SO 2 p. 98 How Long Will “The Force” Be with Us?
Q: What accounting principle does this example illustrate?
A: This situation demonstrates the expense recognition principle.
Q: How will financial results be affected if the expenses are recognized over a period that is less than that used for revenues?
A: If expenses are recognized over a period that is less than that used for revenues, earnings will be understated during the early years and overstated during the later years.
Q: What if the expenses are recognized over a period that is longer than that used for revenues?
A: If the expenses are recognized over a period that is longer than that used for revenues, earnings will be overstated during the early years and understated in later years. In either case, management and shareholders could be misled.
Answer on notes page
SO 2

13. Timing Issues Match the description of the concept to the concept. g fb
Solution on notes page
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

14. Timing Issues
Review
One of the following statements about the accrual basis of accounting is false. That statement is:
Events that change a company’s financial statements are recorded in the periods in which the events occur.
Revenue is recognized in the period in which it is earned.
The accrual basis of accounting is in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
Revenue is recorded only when cash is received, and expenses are recorded only when cash is paid.
One of the following statements about the accrual basis of accounting is false. That statement is:
Events that change a company’s financial statements are recorded in the periods in which the events occur.
Revenue is recognized in the period in which it is earned.
The accrual basis of accounting is in accord with generally accepted accounting principles.
Revenue is recorded only when cash is received, and expenses are recorded only when cash is paid.
Solution on notes page
SO 2 Explain the accrual basis of accounting.

15. The Basics of Adjusting Entries
Adjusting entries make it possible to report correct amounts on the statement of financial position and on the income statement.
A company must make adjusting entries every time it prepares financial statements.
SO 3 Explain the reasons for adjusting entries.

16. The Basics of Adjusting Entries
Revenues - recorded in the period in which they are earned.
Expenses - recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
Adjusting entries - needed to ensure that the revenue recognition and expense recognition are followed.
SO 3 Explain the reasons for adjusting entries.

17. Review The Basics of Adjusting Entries
Adjusting entries are made to ensure that:
a. expenses are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
b. revenues are recorded in the period in which they are earned.
c. statement of financial position and income statement accounts have correct balances at the end of an accounting period.
d. all of the above.
Adjusting entries are made to ensure that:
a. expenses are recognized in the period in which they are incurred.
b. revenues are recorded in the period in which they are earned.
c. statement of financial position and income statement accounts have correct balances at the end of an accounting period.
d. all of the above.
Solution on notes page
SO 3 Explain the reasons for adjusting entries.

18. Types of Adjusting Entries
Illustration 3-2
Categories of adjusting entries
Deferrals
Accruals
1. Prepaid Expenses. Expenses paid in cash and recorded as assets before they are used or consumed.
3. Accrued Revenues. Revenues earned but not yet received in cash or recorded.
2. Unearned Revenues. Revenues received in cash and recorded as liabilities before they are earned.
4. Accrued Expenses. Expenses incurred but not yet paid in cash or recorded.
SO 4 Identify the major types of adjusting entries.

19. Types of Adjusting Entries
Illustration 3-3
Trial Balance – Illustrations are based on the October 31, trial balance of Pioneer Advertising Agency Inc.
SO 4 Identify the major types of adjusting entries.

20. Types of Adjusting Entries
Adjusting Entries for Deferrals
Deferrals are either:
Prepaid expenses OR
Unearned revenues.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

21. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Payment of cash that is recorded as an asset because service or benefit will be received in the future.
Cash Payment
Expense Recorded
BEFORE
Prepayments often occur in regard to:
insurance
supplies
advertising
rent
maintenance on equipment
fixed assets (depreciation)
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

22. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Costs that expire either with the passage of time or through use.
Adjusting entries (1) to record the expenses that apply to the current accounting period, and (2) to show the unexpired costs in the asset accounts.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

23. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Illustration 3-4
Increases (debits) an expense account and
Decreases (credits) an asset account.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

24. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising Agency purchased advertising supplies costing $2,500 on October 5. Pioneer recorded the payment by increasing (debiting) the asset Advertising Supplies. This account shows a balance of $2,500 in the October 31 trial balance. An inventory count at the close of business on October 31 reveals that $1,000 of supplies are still on hand.
Oct. 31
Advertising supplies expense
1,500
Advertising supplies
1,500
Illustration 3-5
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

25. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Illustration: On October 4, Pioneer Advertising Agency paid $600 for a one-year fire insurance policy. Coverage began on October 1. Pioneer recorded the payment by increasing (debiting) Prepaid Insurance. This account shows a balance of $600 in the
October 31 trial balance. Insurance of $50 ($600 / 12) expires each month.
Oct. 31
Insurance expense 50
Prepaid insurance 50
Illustration 3-6
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

26. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Depreciation
Buildings, equipment, and vehicles (long-lived assets) are recorded as assets, rather than an expense, in the year acquired.
Companies report a portion of the cost of a long-lived asset as an expense (depreciation) during each period of the asset’s useful life.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

27. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising estimates depreciation on the office equipment to be $480 a year, or $40 per month.
Oct. 31
Depreciation expense 40
Accumulated depreciation 40
Illustration 3-7
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

28. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Depreciation (Statement Presentation)
Accumulated Depreciation is a contra asset account.
Appears just after the account it offsets (Equipment) on the statement of financial position.
Illustration 3-8
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

29. Adjusting Entries for “Prepaid Expenses”
Summary
Illustration 3-9
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

30. Adjusting Entries for “Unearned Revenues”
Receipt of cash that is recorded as a liability because the revenue has not been earned.
Cash Receipt
Revenue Recorded
BEFORE
Unearned revenues often occur in regard to:
rent
airline tickets
school tuition
magazine subscriptions
customer deposits
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

31. Adjusting Entries for “Unearned Revenues”
Company makes an adjusting entry to record the revenue that has been earned and to show the liability that remains.
The adjusting entry for unearned revenues results in a
decrease (a debit) to a liability account and an
increase (a credit) to a revenue account.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

32. Adjusting Entries for “Unearned Revenues”
Illustration 3-10
Decrease (a debit) to a liability account and
Increase (a credit) to a revenue account.
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

33. Adjusting Entries for “Unearned Revenues”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising Agency received $1,200 on October 2 from R. Knox for advertising services expected to be completed by December 31. Unearned Service Revenue shows a balance of $1,200 in the October 31 trial balance. Analysis reveals that the company earned $400 of those fees in October.
Oct. 31
Unearned service revenue
400
Service revenue
400
Illustration 3-11
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

34. Adjusting Entries for “Unearned Revenues”
Summary
Illustration 3-12
SO 5 Prepare adjusting entries for deferrals.

35. SO 5 p. 106 Turning Gift Cards into Revenue
Q: Suppose that Robert Jones purchases a €100 gift voucher at Carrefour (FRA) on December 24, 2011, and gives it to his wife, Devon, on December 25, On January 3, 2012, Devon uses the voucher to purchase €100 worth of CDs. When do you think Carrefour should recognize revenue, and why?
A: According to the revenue recognition principle, companies should recognize revenue when earned. In this case, revenue is not earned until Carrefour provides the goods. Thus, when Carrefour receives cash in exchange for the gift voucher on December 24, 2011, it should recognize a liability, Unearned Revenue, for €100. On January 3, 2012, when Devon Jones exchanges the voucher for merchandise, Carrefour should recognize revenue and eliminate €100 from the balance in the Unearned Revenue account.
Answer on notes page
SO 5

36. Types of Adjusting Entries
Adjusting Entries for Accruals
Made to record:
Revenues earned and OR
Expenses incurred
in the current accounting period that have not been recognized through daily entries.
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

37. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Revenues”
Revenues earned but not yet received in cash or recorded.
Adjusting entry results in:
Revenue Recorded
Cash Receipt
BEFORE
Accrued revenues often occur in regard to:
rent
interest
services performed
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

38. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Revenues”
An adjusting entry serves two purposes:
(1) It shows the receivable that exists, and
(2) It records the revenues earned.
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

39. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Revenues”
Illustration 3-13
Increases (debits) an asset account and
Increases (credits) a revenue account.
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

40. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Revenues”
Illustration: In October Pioneer Advertising Agency earned $200 for advertising services that had not been recorded.
Oct. 31
Accounts Receivable
200
Service Revenue
200
Illustration 3-14
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

41. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Revenues”
Summary
Illustration 3-15
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

42. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Expenses incurred but not yet paid in cash or recorded.
Adjusting entry results in:
Expense Recorded
Cash Payment
BEFORE
Accrued expenses often occur in regard to:
rent
interest
taxes
salaries
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

43. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
An adjusting entry serves two purposes:
(1) It records the obligations, and
(2) It recognizes the expenses.
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

44. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Illustration 3-16
Increases (debits) an expense account and
Increases (credits) a liability account.
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

45. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising Agency signed a three-month note payable in the amount of $5,000 on October 1. The note requires Pioneer to pay interest at an annual rate of 12%.
Illustration 3-17
Oct. 31
Interest expense 50
Interest payable 50
Illustration 3-18
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

46. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising Agency last paid salaries on October 26; the next payment of salaries will not occur until November 9. The employees receive total salaries of $2,000 for a five-day work week, or $400 per day. Thus, accrued salaries at October 31 are $1,200 ($400 x 3 days).
Illustration 3-19
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

47. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising Agency last paid salaries on October 26; the next payment of salaries will not occur until November 9. The employees receive total salaries of $2,000 for a five-day work week, or $400 per day. Thus, accrued salaries at October 31 are $1,200 ($400 x 3 days).
Oct. 31
Salaries expense
1,200
Salaries payable
1,200
Illustration 3-20
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

48. Adjusting Entries for “Accrued Expenses”
Summary
Illustration 3-21
SO 6 Prepare adjusting entries for accruals.

49. The Adjusted Trial Balance
After all adjusting entries are journalized and posted the company prepares another trial balance from the ledger accounts (Adjusted Trial Balance).
Its purpose is to prove the equality of debit balances and credit balances in the ledger.
SO 7 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance.

50. The Adjusted Trial Balance
Illustration 3-24
Adjusted trial balance
SO 7

51. Review Question The Adjusted Trial Balance
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the adjusted trial balance?
An adjusted trial balance proves the equality of the total debit balances and the total credit balances in the ledger after all adjustments are made.
The adjusted trial balance provides the primary basis for the preparation of financial statements.
The adjusted trial balance lists the account balances segregated by assets and liabilities.
The adjusted trial balance is prepared after the adjusting entries have been journalized and posted.
Which of the following statements is incorrect concerning the adjusted trial balance?
An adjusted trial balance proves the equality of the total debit balances and the total credit balances in the ledger after all adjustments are made.
The adjusted trial balance provides the primary basis for the preparation of financial statements.
The adjusted trial balance lists the account balances segregated by assets and liabilities.
The adjusted trial balance is prepared after the adjusting entries have been journalized and posted.
SO 7 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance.

52. Preparing Financial Statements
Financial Statements are prepared directly from the Adjusted Trial Balance.
Statement of Financial Position
Income Statement
Retained Earnings Statement
SO 7 Describe the nature and purpose of an adjusted trial balance.

53. Preparing Financial Statements
Illustration 3-25 Preparation of the income
statement and retained earnings statement from the adjusted trial balance
SO 7

54. Preparing Financial Statements
Illustration 3-26
SO 7

55. Understanding U.S. GAAP Key Differences Adjusting the Accounts
Like IFRS, companies applying GAAP use accrual-basis accounting to ensure that they record transactions that change a company’s financial statements in the period in which events occur.
Similar to IFRS, cash-basis accounting is not in accordance with GAAP.
GAAP also divides the economic life of companies into artificial time periods. Under both GAAP and IFRS, this is referred to as the time period assumption. GAAP requires that companies present a complete set of financial statements, including comparative information annually.

56. Understanding U.S. GAAP Key Differences Adjusting the Accounts
GAAP has more than 100 rules dealing with revenue recognition. Many of these rules are industry-specific. Revenue recognition under IFRS is determined primarily by a single standard, IAS 18. Despite this large disparity in the detailed guidance devoted to revenue recognition, the general revenue recognition principles required by IFRS that are used in this textbook are similar to those under GAAP.
GAAP uses concepts such as realized, realizable, and earned as a basis for revenue recognition.

57. Understanding U.S. GAAP Key Differences Adjusting the Accounts
Internal controls are a system of checks and balances designed to detect and prevent fraud and errors. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires U.S. companies to enhance their systems of internal control. However, many foreign companies do not have this requirement.
Under IFRS, revaluation to fair value of items such as land and buildings is permitted. This is not permitted under GAAP.
The form and content of financial statements are very similar under GAAP and IFRS. Any significant differences will be discussed in those chapters that address specific financial statements.

58. Understanding U.S. GAAP Looking to the Future Adjusting the Accounts
The IASB and FASB are now involved in a joint project on revenue recognition. Presently, the Boards are considering an approach that focuses on changes in assets and liabilities (rather than on “when earned”) as the basis for revenue recognition. It is hoped that this approach will lead to more consistent accounting in this area. The IASB and the FASB also face a difficult task in attempting to update, modify, and complete a converged conceptual framework. For example, how do companies choose between information that is highly relevant but difficult to verify versus information that is less relevant but easy to verify? Should a single measurement method, such as historical cost or fair value, be used, or does it depend on whether it is an asset or liability that is being measured?

59. Alternative Treatment of Prepaid Expenses and Unearned Revenues
APPENDIX
Some companies use an alternative treatment for prepaid expenses and unearned revenues.
When a company prepays an expense, it debits that amount to an expense account.
When a company receives payment for future services, it credits the amount to a revenue account.
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

60. Alternative Treatment for “Prepaid Expenses”
Illustration: Pioneer Advertising purchased supplies on October 5 for $2,500 and debited Advertising
Supplies Expense for the full amount. What if an inventory
of $1,000 of advertising supplies remains on October 31?
Oct. 31
Advertising supplies
1,000
Advertising supplies expense
1,000
Illustration 3A-1
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

61. Adjustment approaches—a comparison
Alternative Treatment for “Prepaid Expenses”
Adjustment approaches—a comparison
Illustration 3A-2
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

62. Alternative Treatment for “Unearned Revenues”
Illustration: Assume that Pioneer Advertising received $1,200 for future services on October 2 and credited the entire amount to Service Revenue. If at the statement date Pioneer has not performed $800 of the services, it would make an adjusting entry.
Oct. 31
Service revenue
800
Unearned service revenue
800
Illustration 3A-4
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

63. Adjustment approaches—a comparison
Alternative Treatment for “Unearned Revenues”
Adjustment approaches—a comparison
Illustration 3A-5
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

64. Summary of Additional Adjustment Relationships
Illustration 3A-7
SO 8 Prepare adjusting entries for the alternative treatment of deferrals.

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