So I was given an unadjusted trial balance (attached picture) And this is the adjustment I have to make: "The bank account was changed to an interest bearing account in December. The amount of interest earned in December was $54. This amount was reported on the december bank statement which was received early in January and has not been recorded on the books" Can you tell me what accounts I would debit and credit? and how I would solve this step by step if need be.

So I was given an unadjusted trial balance (attached picture) And this is the adjustment I have to make: "The bank account was changed to an interest bearing account in December. The amount of interest earned in December was $54. This amount was reported on the december bank statement which was received early in January and has not been recorded on the books" Can you tell me what accounts I would debit and credit? and how I would solve this step by step if need be.

College Accounting (Book Only): A Career Approach

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337280570

Author:Scott, Cathy J.

Publisher:Scott, Cathy J.

Chapter11: Work Sheet And Adjusting Entries

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3A

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