An account from a painter for work completed on the office was received.The payment is due next month.The journal entry is:

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The journal entry for payment of an account from a painter for work completed on the office would involve debiting the Repairs and Maintenance expense account and crediting the Accounts Payable account. This is because the work completed is an expense that needs to be recorded in the appropriate expense account, and the payment is due to the painter (hence, payable). Therefore, the correct journal entry is:
Dr Repairs and Maintenance expense
Cr Accounts Payable

An Account from a Painter for Work Completed on the Office