Alex Is a Calendar-Year Sole Proprietor

question 4

Multiple Choice

Alex is a calendar-year sole proprietor.He began business on December 1,this year.He uses the accrual method of accounting.Alex had the following collections in December: • Collected $7,000 in December,from clients who paid cash for services to be performed next year.
• Collected $5,000 in December,for services performed during December; deposited in an operating account on December 31,this year.
• Collected $12,000 in December; on accounts receivable for services performed in December; deposited in operating account on January 2,next year.
What is the amount Alex must include in his income for December?

• A)$7,000
• B)$12,000
• C)$17,000
• D)$24,000

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