Reference no: EM132935161
Hamilton, Inc. prepared the following payroll summary for the current month:
Total salaries $49,500
Employee deductions:
Employee income taxes withheld 11,670
Hospital insurance premiums 1,420
Union dues withheld 1,160
CPP is deducted at 4.95% and EI is deducted at 1.73%.
Hamilton contributes to a private pension plan on behalf of its employees in the amount of 8% of gross pay. A vacation pay accrual is also made in the amount of 4% of the gross pay.
Required:
Problem 1: Prepare the journal entries to record:
a) The month's payroll register.
b) The cost of employee benefits for CPP and EI.
c) The cost of employee benefits for the private pension plan and vacation pay.