A company reported annual wages expense of $348,000 and insurance expense of $42,000. During the year, wages payable decreased from an $18,000 beginning balance to a $13,200 ending balance, and prepaid insurance decreased from a $90,000 beginning balance to a $54,000 ending balance.
How much cash was paid to employees as wages and paid for insurance during the year?

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Wages paid in cash can be calculated by adjusting the wages expense for the change in wages payable: $348,000 - ($18,000 - $13,200) = $352,800. Insurance paid in cash is found by adjusting the insurance expense for the change in prepaid insurance: $90,000 - $54,000 = $36,000, but this calculation is incorrect based on the given options and the question's request. The correct calculation for insurance should consider the expense and the change in prepaid insurance, which is not directly provided in the options. However, the correct approach for wages demonstrates the methodology for adjustments.

A Company Reported Annual Wages Expense of $348,000 and Insurance