Question

On September 9, Clearmore Services receives a request for services from a customer. The service is scheduled for September 15. On September 15, the service is provided, and the customer pays one week later on September 22. Using accrual-basis accounting, on which date should Clearmore Services record service revenue?

Answer 1

Answer:

September 15

Explanation:

Accrual basis of accounting recognizez transactions as they are incurred and not when cash us paid. In this case, Clearmore services provided the services in September 15 thereby incurring a new transaction on this date, and based on Clearmore's accrual basis of accounting would have this recorded in the books as sales to the customer. However Clearmore services do not record cash receipt until September 22 when the customer pays for the services.