Shadow Services Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar

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Essay

Shadow Services uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. This year, Shadow agreed to a uniform-cleaning contract with Odie Cleaning. Under the contract, Odie bills Shadow for cleaning services as the services are provided. At year-end, Shadow paid Odie $2,350 for the services rendered during the year. In addition, Shadow paid Odie $700 for cleaning services expected in January of next year. What amount, if any, can Shadow deduct for the cleaning services this year?

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Definitions:

Unrealized Profits

Gains on transactions that have occurred but have not yet been realized through the receipt or payment of cash.

Gross Margin

The difference between revenue and cost of goods sold, which indicates how much a company earns from its core operations.

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, considering all forms of taxes.

Investment Account

An account held at a financial institution that holds investments such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other assets for the benefit of the investor.