Question

A city with a 12/31 fiscal year-end requires that restaurants buy a license, renewable yearly. Proceeds of the license fees are intended to pay the salaries of inspectors in the health department. Licenses are issued for a fiscal year from October 1 to September 30. During 2014, cash collections related to licenses were as follows:
Licenses issued during 2013 for the 10/1/13-9/30/14 fiscal year $ 30

Licenses issued during 2014 for the 10/1/14-9/30/15 fiscal year $180


It is anticipated that during 2015 the amount collected on licenses for the 10/1/14-9/30/15 fiscal year will be $45. In September 2013 the amount collected related to 10/1/13-9/30/14 licenses was $144.

What amount should be recognized as revenue in the fund financial statements for the fiscal year ended 12/31/14?


a) $180. b) $183. c) $210. d) $225.

Answer 1

Answer:

c) $210

Explanation:

Revenue is recognized in the year in which it is intended to finance an activity.

The Cash collected During 2014 relating to licences will be used to finance the salaries for the inspectors during 2014 and cash collected during 2014 = $210 (30+180)