Sandhill Co. began operations on January 2, 2020. It employs 13 people who work 8-hour days. Each employee earns 11 paid vacation days annually. Vacation days may be taken after January 10 of the year following the year in which they are earned. The average hourly wage rate was $19 in 2020 and $20.25 in 2021. The average vacation days used by each employee in 2021 was 10. Sandhill Co. accrues the cost of compensated absences at rates of pay in effect when earned. Prepare journal entries to record the transactions related to paid vacation days during 2020 and 2021.

2020

Dr Wages expense $21,836

Cr To vacation wages payable $18,720

On 2021

Dr Wages expense $1,300

Dr Vacation wages payable $19,760

Cr Cash $21,060

2021

Dr Wages expense $23,166

Cr To vacation wages payable $23,166

Explanation:

Preparation of the journal entries to record the transactions related to paid vacation days during 2020 and 2021.

2020

Dr Wages expense $21,836

(13 × 8 hrs × 11 days × $19)

Cr To vacation wages payable $18,720

(Being to record wages expense )

2021

Dr Wages expense $1,300

($21,060-$19,760)

Dr Vacation wages payable $19,760

(13 × 8 hrs × 10 days × $19)

Cr Cash $21,060

(13 × 8 hrs × 10 days × $20.25)

(Being to record cash paid )

2021

Dr Wages expense $23,166

(13 × 8 hrs × 11 days × $20.25)

Cr To vacation wages payable $23,166

(Being to record wages expense )

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