At 1 20X4acompany had prepaid insurance of$8,200. On 1 January 20X5 the company paid$38,000 for insurance for the year to 30September 20X5. What Figures should appear for insurance in the company’s financial statements forthe year ended 30June20X5? SOPL SOFP $27200. Prepayment $19000 $39,300. Prepayment $9500 $36,700 . Prepayment $9500 $9,500. Prepayment $9500 Sir here insurance paid cover for only jan -sep so 9 months therefore we should do 38000*6/9 for calculating charge to sopl right?
No. The wording says that the 38,000 was for the year to 30 September 20X5 (i.e. from 1 October 20X4 to 30 September 20X5).The prepayment is for 3 months (1 July 20X5 to 30 September 20X5) and so is 3/12 x 38,000.