Question

The F. Mercury, Capital account has a credit balance of $42,000 before closing entries are made. Total revenues for the period are $60,200, total expenses are $42,300, and withdrawals are $11,000. What is the correct closing entry for the expense accounts

Answer 1

Answer: Debit Income Summary $42,300; Credit Expense accounts $42,300

Explanation:

It should be noted that the expense accounts have a normal debit balance and therefore in such case will be closed by crediting of the accounts.

In such case, the income summary account will be debited, and the expenses account will then be credited.

Based on the information given, the correct closing entry for the expense accounts will be:

Debit Income Summary $42,300

Credit Expense accounts $42,300.