Rent was paid in advance ( video below)
A company has sublet part of its offices and in the year ended 30 November 20X5 the rent receivable was:
Until 30 June 20X5 $2,100 per year
From 1 July 20X5 $3,000 per year
Rent was paid quarterly in advance on 1 January, April, July, and October each year.
What amounts should appear in the company’s financial statements for the year ended 30 November 20X5?
Answer
$
Statement of profit or loss
December to June 2,100 x 7/12 1,225
July to November 3,000 x 5/12 1,250
Rent receivable 2,475
Statement of financial position
Sundry payables 3,000 x 1/12 =$250 (December rent received in advance)
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