Question

n May 1, 2009 Giltus Advertising Company received $1,500 from Julie Bee for advertising services to be completed April 30, 2010. The Cash receipt was recorded as unearned fees and at December 31, 2009, $1,000 of the fees had been earned. The adjusting entry on December 31 Year 1 should include:Select one:a. A debit to Unearned Fees for $500.b. A credit to Unearned Fees for $500.c. A credit to Earned Fees for $1,000.d. A debit to Earned Fees for $1,000.e. A debit to Earned Fees for $500.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. A credit to Earned Fees for $1,000.

Explanation:

As for the information provided, we know

Unearned income is an income account, and therefore, will be credited at the time of recording.

Further, it is told that as on 31 December, 2009 out of the total unearned income of $1,500, $1,000 is earned.

Since it is earned it has to be accounted in current year, for this earned income will be credited and unearned income will be reversed for the amount of earned income that is for $1,000.