Answer:
Debit Rent expense $4,650
Credit Prepaid account $4,650
Explanation:
The rental income received in advance affects only assets side of the accounting equation. As cash was paid for another asset; prepaid insurance.
When the cash was paid in advance on October 1,
Debit Prepaid account $18,600
Credit Cash account $18,600
At year end (after 3 months), the rent expense would be
= $1,550 × 3 = $4,650
Year end entries required would be
Debit Rent expense $4,650
Credit Prepaid account $4,650