The Balance in the Prepaid Rent Account Before Adjustment at the End

Multiple Choice

The balance in the Prepaid Rent account before adjustment at the end of the year is $15,000, which represents three months' rent paid on December1. The adjusting entry required on December 31 is to

A) debit Rent Expense, $5,000; credit Prepaid Rent, $5,000.
B) debit Rent Expense, $10,000; credit Prepaid Rent $10,000.
C) debit Prepaid Rent, $5,000; credit Rent Expense, $5,000.
D) debit Prepaid Rent, $10,000; credit Rent Expense, $10,000.