On December 31, a business estimates depreciation on equipment used during the first year of operations to be $13,900

On December 31, a business estimates depreciation on equipment used during the first year of operations to be $13,900.

a. Journalize the adjusting entry required as of December 31.

b. If the adjusting entry in (a) were omitted, which items would be erroneously stated on  (1) the income statement for the year and (2) the balance sheet as of December 31?

Answer:

a. Depreciation Expense 13,900  Accumulated Depreciation—Equipment  13,900 Depreciation on equipment. 

b.
(1) Depreciation expense would be understated. Net income would be overstated.

(2) Accumulated depreciation would be understated, and total assets would be overstated. Owner’s equity would be overstated.