Prepaid expenses entries

Hi

Isn't prepaid rent like this

Dr. Prepaid rent

Cr. Bank

And as the months go by we recognise it as

Dr. Prepaid expense

Cr. Prepaid rent

Then why did it show as a wrong answer in multiple choice when I chose it?

 

Txs

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Quick Summary
This discussion clarifies the accounting treatment for prepaid expenses, using rent as an example. It explains the initial journal entry to record the payment (debiting Prepaid Rent and crediting Bank) and the subsequent adjustment entry to recognise the expense as it is incurred (debiting Rent Expense and crediting Prepaid Rent). The aim is to ensure accurate financial reporting.

If you pay rent for next month in Current month entry will be

Prepaid rent A/c Dr
To Bank. A/c Cr
( Rent paid for next month)

prepaid rent A/c under Asset side Balance sheet.

In the next month adjustment entry will be

Rent A/c Dr
To prepaid rent A/c Cr
( Rent prepaid last month now adjusted )

Ok.im wondering why I didn't get qualified on an interview app.

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