A company has occupied rented premises for some years, paying an annual rent of $120,000. From 1 April 2006 the rent was increased to $144,000 per year. Rent is paid quarterly in advance on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July and 1 October each year. What figures should appear for rent in the company’s financial statements for the year ended 30 November 2006? Income statement Balance sheet $ $ A 136,000  repayment 12,000 B 136,000  repayment 24,000 C 138,000 Nil D 136,000 Accrual 12,000 A (4 x 10,000) + (8 x 12,000) = 136,000; 1/12 x 144,000 = 12,000 |