Jim Operates His Business on the Accrual Method, and This

question 110

Multiple Choice

Jim operates his business on the accrual method, and this year, he received $4,000 for services that he intends to provide to his clients next year. Under what circumstances can Jim defer the recognition of the $4,000 of income until next year?

• A)Jim can defer the recognition of the income if he absolutely promises not to provide the services until next year.
• B)Jim must defer the recognition of the income until the income is earned.
• C)Jim can defer the recognition of the income if he has requested that the client not pay for the services until the services are provided.
• D)Jim can elect to defer the recognition of the income if the income is not recognized for financial accounting purposes.
• E)Jim can never defer the recognition of the prepayments of income.

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Definitions:

Fabrication Department

A specialized sector within a manufacturing facility where goods are constructed or assembled.

Conversion Costs

The combination of direct labor and manufacturing overhead costs that are incurred to convert raw materials into finished products.

Weighted-Average Method

An inventory costing method that averages the cost of inventory available for sale with the cost of goods sold to determine the cost of ending inventory and cost of goods sold.

Welding Department

A specialized segment within a manufacturing facility where welding processes are conducted, often accounted for separately in cost and production analyses.