or December 2017 $2,000 Water for December $650 Audit fees for the year 2017 $5,500 On March 13 2018, it has paid the above expenses in full, however audit fees actually paid were $5,000 since the auditors decided to give a discount to t

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On January 13, 2018 Astra Ltd. is preparing to close its financial statements for the year 2017. At that date is has calculated the following accruals for 2017:

Electricity for December 2017 $2,000

Water for December $650

Audit fees for the year 2017 $5,500

On March 13 2018, it has paid the above expenses in full, however audit fees actually paid were $5,000 since the auditors decided to give a discount to the company.

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Prepare the journal entries for 2017 and 2018 considering the above.

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