Answer:
The adjusting entry to be made by the Swifty Corporation is:
Rent Expense $3,040 (debit)
Prepaid Rent $3,040 (credit)
Explanation:
On the day the cash was paid, the entries will be :
Prepaid Rent $18240 (debit)
Cash $18240 (credit)
On the day the financial statements are prepared, rent for one month would have expired, the adjusting entries will be :
Rent Expense $3,040 (debit)
Prepaid Rent $3,040 (credit)
Conclusion :
We are recognizing an Expense ; Rent Expense and de-recognizing an Asset : Rent Prepaid.