Services Are Growing in Importance Because of Increased Consumer Demands

question 77

True/False

Services are growing in importance because of increased consumer demands for speed and convenience and technological advances that allow firms to fulfill this demand.

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Definitions:

Liability Until Earned

Liability Until Earned refers to revenue received in advance of being earned and is recorded as a liability on a company's balance sheet until the service or product is delivered.

Recorded As Revenue

The process of recognizing the amount of money earned from providing goods or services in the financial records during a specific accounting period.

Rental Period

The span of time for which a tenant agrees to rent an asset, such as property or equipment, from a landlord or lessor.

Adjusting Entry

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to update accounts for accruals and deferrals not recorded during the period.