Assume That a Landlord Collects $4,000 from a Tenant in December

question 19

Multiple Choice

Assume that a landlord collects $4,000 from a tenant in December for rent for an office in January. Under accrual accounting, the books at the end of December should reflect

• A) A liability of $4,000 and a revenue of $4,000
• B) Cash of $4,000 and a revenue of $4,000
• C) Nothing at all
• D) Cash of $4,000 and a liability of $4,000

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