Mike Operates a Fishing Outfitter as an Accrual-Method Sole Proprietorship

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Essay

Mike operates a fishing outfitter as an accrual-method sole proprietorship. On March 1st of this year Mike received $15,000 for three outfitting trips. This is the first time Mike agreed to such a payment and he is obligated to outfit one trip per year for the next three summers beginning this year. How much income must Mike recognize in each of the next three years if he is attempting to minimizehis tax burden?

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Definitions:

Direct Method

A way of preparing the cash flow statement where actual cash flows from operating activities are reported.

Income Taxes Payable

This liability account shows the amount of income taxes owed to the government but not yet paid by a company.

Cash Payments

Outflows of cash from a company to settle obligations, including the payment of goods, services, and debts.

Operating Activities

Part of a company’s cash flow statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows related to its core business operations.