Entry for 5 years rent paid

If Sunil, a businessman runs shop in his cousin's office space for zero rent. After 5 years his cousin demands for rent of 5 years. No agreement was entered. Now, Mr. Sunil pays rent of Rs. 60,000 to his cousin. What will be accounting entries in Sunil's books.
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Originally posted by : Onkar
If Sunil, a businessman runs shop in his cousin's office space for zero rent.

After 5 years his cousin demands for rent of 5 years. No agreement was entered. Now, Mr. Sunil pays rent of Rs. 60,000 to his cousin. What will be accounting entries in Sunil's books.

Rent A/c Dr 60000

To Cash/Bank A/c 60000

Since there was no error or omission made by Sunil, regarding this transaction

this is not a prior period item

Yes the above entry is correct. The expense will be written off completely this year itself. No adjustment has to be done regarding pre/post matching.

yes above answers is correct

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