Colbert Operates a Catering Service on the Accrual Method

question 88

Multiple Choice

Colbert operates a catering service on the accrual method. In November of year 1 Colbert received a payment of $9,000 for 18 months of catering services to be rendered from December 1^st of year 1 through May 31^st year 3. When must Colbert recognize the income if his accounting methods are selected to minimize income recognition?

• A) $500 is recognized in year 1, $6,000 in year 2, and $2,500 in year 3.
• B) $500 is recognized in year 1 and $8,500 in year 2.
• C) $9,000 is recognized in year 3.
• D) $2,500 is recognized in year 1 and $6,500 in year 2.
• E) $9,000 is recognized in year 1.

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