Other Payables And Other Receivables
Overview
A business pays its bills on its own timetable, not the calendar's. The electricity bill arrives after the power has been used; a year's insurance is paid in one lump up front. So when the financial year ends, some expenses have been used but not yet paid, and some have been paid but not yet used. The same happens with income. If we simply counted the cash that changed hands, the profit would be wrong. Other payables and other receivables are the year-end adjustments that fix this, so each year is charged only with what truly belongs to it.
In this lesson you will apply the matching (accruals) concept to both expenses and income. You will learn to handle accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, accrued income and income received in advance, write up the ledger accounts that carry the balances forward, and place each balance correctly as a current asset or current liability. These adjustments are among the most reliable marks in the exam once the method clicks.
Objectives
- the importance of matching costs and revenues.
- how to apply the matching / accruals concepts by using accruals and pre-payments.
- how to prepare journal entries and ledger accounts to record accrued and prepaid expenses.
- how to prepare journal entries and ledger accounts to record accrued and prepaid incomes.
Lesson Note
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Lesson Evaluation
Congratulations on completing the lesson on Other Payables And Other Receivables. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
You will encounter a mix of question types, including multiple-choice questions, short answer questions, and essay questions. Each question is thoughtfully crafted to assess different aspects of your knowledge and critical thinking skills.
Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- How is an accrued expense shown in the statement of financial position? A. As a current asset B. As a current liability C. As a non-current asset D. It is not shown Answer: B
- A business paid $2 000 for rent during the year. At the year-end $300 of rent was still owing. What is the rent charged to the income statement? A. $1 700 B. $2 000 C. $2 300 D. $300 Answer: C
- A business paid $1 200 for insurance on 1 October. Its year ends on 31 December. How much insurance is charged to the income statement? A. $1 200 B. $900 C. $300 D. $400 Answer: C
- Rent received during the year was $4 800, of which $400 relates to next year. What is credited to the income statement? A. $5 200 B. $4 800 C. $4 400 D. $400 Answer: C
- Which item is a current asset (an other receivable)? A. An accrued expense B. Income received in advance C. A prepaid expense D. An amount owed to a supplier Answer: C
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