Question: The following information is taken from the accrual accounting records of Kroger Sales Company:
1. During January, Kroger paid $9,150 for supplies to be used in sales to customers during the next 2 months (February and March). The supplies will be used evenly over the next 2 months.
2. Kroger pays its employees at the end of each month for salaries earned during that month. Salaries paid at the end of February and March amounted to $4,025 and $4,300, respectively.
3. Kroger placed an advertisement in the local newspaper during March at a cost of $750. The ad promoted the pre-spring sale during the last week in March. Kroger did not pay for the newspaper ad until mid-April.