Question

Bryson Accounting Services performed accounting services for a client in December. A bill was mailed to the client on December 30. The company received a check by mail on January 5. Which of the following accounts should appear on the balance sheet as of December 31 as related to the services performed?
A) Prepaid Expense
B) Accounts Receivable
C) Unearned Revenue
D) None, there is no entry in December.

Answer 1

Answer:

B) Accounts Receivable

Explanation:

Based on the information provided within the question it can be said that as of December 31st the account that should appear on the balance sheet are accounts receivable. These are claims for a payment for goods or services provided by the firm, and are usually sent in the form of invoices to the customer that needs to pay them in a given amount of time.