March 24 The following information relates to the December 31 adjustments for Water Works, a firm providing waterproofing services for commercial and residential customers. The firm's fiscal year ends December 31 and no adjustments have been made during the year. The premium payment was debited to Insurance Expense.
1. The firm paid a $2,340 premium for a 1-year insurance policy, coverage to begin November 1.
2. Weekly wages for a 5-day work week total $1,225, payable on Fridays. December 31 is Wednesday.
3. Water Works received $3,600 in November for services to be performed during December through February of the following year. When received, this amount was credited to Unearned Service Fees. By December 31, one-fourth of this amount was earned.
4. Water Works receives a 10% commission from the manufacturer on sales of waterproofing agent to Water Works' customers. By December 31, Water Works had sales of $9,000 (during November and December) for which no commissions had been received or recorded.
5. On December 31, the Supplies Expense account has a balance of $16,900 and the Supplies account has a balance of $2,500. A count of supplies on December 31 indicates that $3,500 worth of supplies are still on hand.
6. A customer couldn't pay his bill, so on December 1st, Water Works accepted a 6%, 3-month, $40,000 note from John Smith.
7. Water Works rents parking spaces in its lot to firms in the office building next door. On December 1, Water Works received $10,000 as advance payments to cover parking privileges in the lot for December through March of the following year. When received, the $10,000 was credited to Parking Fees Earned.
8. During December, fuel oil costs of $495 were incurred to heat the firm's buildings. Because the monthly bill from the oil company has not yet arrived, no entry has been made for this amount (fuel oil costs are charged to Utilities Expense).
9. On September 1, the company entered into an equipment maintenance contract. Water Works paid $3,000 to cover maintenance service for six months, beginning September 1. The $3,000 payment was debited to Prepaid Maintenance.