Answer:
Decrease PrePaid Rent 13,600 / Increase Rent Expense 13,600
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
The total amount paid = $20400 to Acme Realty for 12 months;
Thus, for each month rent; we get = $20400/12 = $1700
Now, the moth expired from May 1 to Dec 31 = 8 months
The rent expense for the year will be: monthly rent × number of months
= 1700 × 8
= $13,600
Thus, the balance sheet's adjusting entry will be to record 13,600 as the expense and decrease the total 20400 rent paid with 13600 and book it as prepaid rent as of December end.