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Grotto Ltd has already sent $19,600 to the ATO in respect to PAYG, and this figure shown as a debit in the Income Tax Expense account. The Profit and Loss account is then prepared and the Net Profit (before tax) is found to be $75,000. The current company tax rate is 30%. Required: Prepare general journal entries for the following Correct the Income Tax Expense account Close the Income Tax Expense account Transfer Net Profit (after tax) to Retained Earnings

Grotto Ltd has already sent $19,600 to the ATO in respect to PAYG, and this figure shown as a debit in the Income Tax Expense account. The Profit and Loss account is then prepared and the Net Profit (before tax) is found to be $75,000. The current company tax rate is 30%. Required: Prepare general journal entries for the following Correct the Income Tax Expense account Close the Income Tax Expense account Transfer Net Profit (after tax) to Retained Earnings

Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making
Managerial Accounting: The Cornerstone of Business Decision-Making
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Author:Maryanne M. Mowen, Don R. Hansen, Dan L. Heitger
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Grotto Ltd has already sent $19,600 to the ATO in respect to PAYG, and this figure shown as a debit in the Income Tax Expense account.

The Profit and Loss account is then prepared and the Net Profit (before tax) is found to be $75,000. The current company tax rate is 30%.

Required: Prepare general journal entries for the following

  1. Correct the Income Tax Expense account
  2. Close the Income Tax Expense account
  3. Transfer Net Profit (after tax) to Retained Earnings
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