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20 November, 12:52

Several years ago, Cayuga Capital acquired a $1 million insurance policy on the life of its chief executive officer, naming Cayuga Capital as beneficiary. Annual premiums are $20,000, payable at the beginning of each year. In 2021, the cash surrender value of the policy increased from $12,000 to $15,000 according to the contract. Cayuga's journal entry to record payment of the insurance premium in 2021 would include a:

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  1. 20 November, 14:38
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    The Journal entry is as follows:

    On December 31st, 2021

    Cash surrender value A/c Dr. $3,000

    Insurance expense A/c Dr. $17,000

    To cash A/c $20,000

    (To record the payment of the insurance premium)

    Working note:

    Increase in cash surrender value of the policy:

    = $15,000 - $12,000

    = $3,000

    Insurance expense:

    = Annual premiums - Increase in cash surrender value of the policy

    = $20,000 - $3,000

    = $17,000
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