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For the past 3 years, Gainsville Co. has failed to accrue unpaid wages earned by

ID: 2477821 • Letter: F

Question

For the past 3 years, Gainsville Co. has failed to accrue unpaid wages earned by workers during the last week of the year. The amounts omitted, which are considered material, were as follows:

December 31, Year 1            $56,000

December 31, Year 2             51,000

December 31, Year 3             64,000

The entry on December 31, Year 3, to correct for these ommissions would include -

Credit to wage expense for $64,000

Credit to retained earnings for $64,000

Debit to wage expense for $51,000

Debit to wage expense for $13,000

Explanation / Answer

Dec 31st Year 3

1. Wages a/c Dr $64,000

To Wages Payable a/c Cr $64,000