Question

Goliath Corp. has beginning accounts receivable of $2,000. During the year, Goliath sold goods to customers on account for $10,000. During the year, Goliath also sold goods to customers for cash in the amount of $2,000. At the end of the year, the balance in Goliath's accounts receivable is $3,000. What is accrual basis sales for the year

Answer 1

Answer:

$12,000

Explanation:

According to the accrual accounting method, the reporting of the transactions should be performed on an accrual basis which means whether or not the payment is paid but it is reported in the account books.

The revenue should be recorded when it is earned or realized and the expenses are recorded when it is incurred

So, in the given scenario, the amount based on accrual basis sales would be

= Goliath sold goods to customers on account + Goliath also sold goods to customers for cash

= $10,000 + $2,000

= $12,000