Murphy Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar

question 24

Essay

Murphy uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. This year Murphy signed a binding contract to provide consulting services to Kirby beginning next year. Murphy incurred $15,000 to train his staff for this particular project. In addition, Murphy estimates that he will incur another $60,000 to complete the Kirby contract. What amount, if any, can Murphy deduct this year for the services expected to be rendered next year?

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Definitions:

Private Producer

An individual or company that produces goods or services in a market economy without direct government intervention.

Market Economy

An economic system where prices and production are determined by unrestricted competition between privately owned businesses.

Market Economies

Economic systems in which decisions regarding investment, production, and distribution are guided by the price signals created by the forces of supply and demand.

Government Involvement

The participation or intervention of governmental bodies in certain areas of the economy, typically to correct market failures or to achieve certain social goals.