Question

Colbert operates a catering service on the accrual method. In November of year 1, Colbert received a payment of $9,000 for 18 months of catering services to be rendered from December 1st of year 1 through May 31st of year 3. When must Colbert recognize the income if his accounting methods are selected to minimize income recognition?
a. $500 is recognized in year 1, $6,000 in year 2, and $2,500 in year 3.
b. $500 is recognized in year 1 and $8,500 in year 2.
c. $9,000 is recognized in year 3.
d. $2,500 is recognized in year 1 and $6,500 in year 2.
e. $9,000 is recognized in year 1.

Answer 1

Answer:

b) $500 is recognized in year 1 and $8,500 in year 2.

Explanation:

Calculation to determine When must Colbert recognize the income if his accounting methods are selected to minimize income recognition?

Calculation for amount recognized in year 1

Payment in year 1= $9,000 ÷ 18 months

Payment in year 1= $500

Therefore Based on the above calculation the amount recognized in year 1 will be $500

Calculation for the amount recognized in year 2

Payment in year 2 = $9,000 - $500

Payment in year 2= $8,500

Therefore The amount recognized in year 2 will be $8,500