The Following Account Balances Are Taken from the December 31

question 96

Multiple Choice

The following account balances are taken from the December 31, 2015, financial statements of ABZ Advertising Company.The company uses accrual basis accounting.

The following activities occurred in 2016:
1.Performed advertising services on account, $55,000.
2.Received cash payments on account, $10,400.
3.Received deposits from customers for advertising services to be performed in 2017, $2,500.
4.Made payments to suppliers on account, $5,000.
5.Incurred $45,000 of operating expenses; $39,000 was paid in cash and $6,000 was on account and unpaid as of the end of the year.
-Use the information above to answer the following question.What is the balance of Accounts Receivable at December 31,2016?

• A) $51,896.
• B) $55,000.
• C) $44,600.
• D) $54,396.

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