Carter Co Acquired Drilling Rights for $18,550,000

Essay

Carter Co. acquired drilling rights for $18,550,000. The oil deposit is estimated at 74,200,000 gallons. During the current year, 6,000,000 gallons were drilled. Journalize the adjusting entry at December 31 to recognize the depletion expense.Journal $$\begin{array} { | c | c | c | c | c | } \hline \text { Date } & \text { Description } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Post. } \\\text { Ref. }\end{array} & \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \\\hline & & & & \\\hline & & & & \\\hline & & & & \\\hline\end{array}$$