Question
What is meant by Outstanding Expenses? Give its adjusting entry.

Answer

Outstanding Expenses: These are the expenses which have been incurred during the year but have been left unpaid on the date of preparation of final accounts. In other words, the benefit of such expenses has been derived during the year but the payment of which has not yet been made.
Adjustment:

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