Diane's Designs purchased a one-year liability insurance policy on March 1 of a year for $8,400 and recorded it as a prepaid expense. Which of the following amounts would be recorded as insurance expense during the adjusting process at the end of Diane's first month of operations on March 31?

A) $8,400
B) $840
C) $700
D) $7,700

Insurance Expense

The cost recognized in the accounting period related to the premiums paid for insurance policies.

Liability Insurance Policy

A financial product that provides the insured party with protection against claims resulting from injuries and damage to people and/or property.

Prepaid Expense

Expenses paid in advance for goods or services to be received in the future, recorded as assets on the balance sheet until they are actually consumed.