Reference no: EM133049400
Question - Matyas Company completed the salary and wage payroll for April of the current year. The payroll provided the following details:
Salaries and wages earned $251,000
Employee income taxes withheld 68,500
CPP contributions* 15,600
EI contributions† 7,000
Union dues withheld 3,900
Insurance premiums withheld 1,900
*$15,600 each for employer and employees.
Employment Insurance, employees' share.
Required -
1. Prepare the journal entry to record the payroll for April, including employee deductions.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record the employer's additional payroll expenses.
3. Prepare a combined journal entry to show the payment of amounts owed to governmental agencies and other organizations.
4-a. What was the total compensation expense for the company?
4-b. What percentage of the payroll was take-home pay?