Which of the following journal entries is correct when a company has incurred an expense for work performed but has not yet paid for theses wages to employees?

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The correct journal entry when a company has incurred an expense for work performed but has not yet paid for these wages to employees is to debit the Wages Expense account and credit the Wages Payable account. Option B shows this transaction correctly. Option A debits the Wages Payable account, which is incorrect. Option C credits the Wages Expense account, which is incorrect. Option D debits the Cash account, which is also incorrect since payment has not been made yet.

Which of the Following Journal Entries Is Correct When a Company