Question

TopChop sells hairstyling franchises. TopChop receives $50,000 from a new franchisee for providing initial training, equipment, and furnishings that have a stand-alone selling price of $50,000. TopChop also receives $30,000 per year for use of the TopChop name and for ongoing consulting services (starting on the date the franchise is purchased). Carlos became a TopChop franchisee on July 1, 2021, and on August 1, 2021, had completed training and was open for business. How much revenue in 2021 will TopChop recognize for its arrangement with Carlos?

Answer 1

Answer:

$65,000

Explanation:

Under accrual method of accounting, the revenue is recognized when the same is accrued to the concern.

The revenue of $30,000 will be recognized from the starting on the date the franchise is purchased.

Hence, $30,000 will be recognized from July 1, 2021 upto to Dec 31, 2021 i.e. for half of the year.

Amount of revenue recognized by Top Chop in 2021 for its arrangement with Carlos:

= Amount receives from initial training + Amount receives from using name of the company

= $50,000 + ($30,000 ÷ 2)

= $65,000