Step 1 of 3
(a) calculate the adjustment for office supplies:
the adjustment for office supplies is the difference between the office supplies on hand and the ending balance of office supplies. it is given that the ending balance of supplies is $1,100 and the supplies on hand are $400. hence, the adjustment for office (referred as supplies used) supplies is $700 ($1,100 - $400).
step 2 of 3
(b) complete the transaction analysis box for the adjustment:
for the above adjustment, the office supplies expense will be increased and the office supplies will be decreased.
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office supplies expense
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t-accounts:
office supplies expense:
particulars
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700
office supplies:
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debit ($)
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1,100
700
step 3 of 3
(c)
the balance of office supplies that should be reported on the adjusted trial balance will be the office supplies on hand. that is $400.