Practice prompt · Q:transactions-to-statements/insurance-on-account-entry-002

Insurance coverage begins before payment

Prepare the entry when future insurance coverage begins and payment is due later.

Updated Aug 30, 2026 Review due Nov 30, 2026
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Maple Events receives a 12-month insurance policy with a supported $6,000 premium. The policy becomes effective today, no coverage period has elapsed, and the full premium is due in 30 days. Which entry records the effective date?

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Answer: A

Debit: $6,000 Credit: $6,000

Maple Events records the future coverage as Prepaid Insurance and records the amount owed as Accounts Payable. The entry debits Prepaid Insurance and credits Accounts Payable for $6,000.