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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Definitions:

Deposit Agreement

A contract between a customer and a bank setting forth terms and conditions for deposit accounts.

Good Faith

An honest intent to act without taking an unfair advantage over another party, often highlighted in contracts and negotiations.

Ordinary Care

The level of diligence and caution that an average person exercises and is expected to exercise in a specific situation.

Altered Amounts

A term related to the unauthorized modification of the numerical value, conditions, or specifications recorded in a financial document or instrument.