30. On May 1, 2019, Luke paid LinkedIn $1,200 for his 2-year subscription for online professional networking. The subscription starts immediately. What amount of revenue should LinkedIn record for the years of 2019 and 2020?
A. Year 2019 = $1,200; Year 2020 = $0
B. Year 2019 = $600, Year 2020 = $600
C. Year 2019 = $400; Year 2020 = $600
D. The answer cannot be determined based on the information given
C) Year 2019= $ 400 , year 2020 = $ 600 is correct alternative
Explanation :
As per accrual basis of accounting, revenues can be recorded only when service has been rendered . Cash received or not it is totally immaterial to record revenue.
Journal entry for 2019
Date | Account titles | Debit | Credit |
May 1,2019 | Cash | $ 1,200 | |
Unearned revenue | $ 1,200 | ||
December 31, 2019 | Unearned revenue | $ 400 | |
Service revenue [ $ 1,200/ 24] X 8 | $ 400 | ||
( Service revenue recorded for 8 months of service rendering from may 19 to December 19) |
Journal entry for 2020
Date | Account titles | Debit | Credit |
December 31,2020 | Unearned revenue | $ 600 | |
Service revenue ( $ 1,200/ 24) X 12 | $ 600 | ||
( Service revenue recorded for the period of 12 months ( 1/1/20 to 31/12/20) |
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