Problem- Effect of adjusting entries on the accounting equation
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Each of the following independent events requires a yearend adjusting entry. Show how each event and its related adjusting entry affect the accounting equation. Assume a December 31 closing date. The first event is recorded as an example. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Enter any decreases to account balances with a minus sign.)
a. Paid $6,500 cash in advance on April 1 for a oneyear insurance policy.
b. Purchased $1,850 of supplies on account. At year's end, $150 of supplies remained on hand.
c. Paid $6,450 cash in advance on March 1 for a oneyear lease on office space.
d. Received an $14,400 cash advance for a contract to provide services in the future. The contract required a oneyear commitment starting September 1.