ABC Company Enters into a Contract with Edmond Library to Help

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ABC Company enters into a contract with Edmond Library to help them streamline their purchasing process.The contract specifies that Edmond Library will pay ABC $50,000 in the form of a fixed fee plus an additional $20,000 if the library achieves $200,000 in cost savings.ABC estimates a 55% chance that the library will achieve a $200,000 savings.Assuming ABC estimates that the transaction price is the expected value transaction price.The transaction price is recorded as ________.

• A)$50,000
• B)$61,000
• C)$70,000
• D)$75,000

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Definitions:

Debt Investments

Financial assets involving the loan of money by an investor to a borrower, typically with the expectation of receiving interest income in addition to principle repayment.

Equity Method

An accounting technique used to record investments in other companies, where the investment is accounted for based on the investor’s share of the investee's equity.

Stock Investments

Financial assets consisting of stakes in companies through the purchase of common or preferred stock shares, with the expectation of earning dividends or capital gains.

Net Income

The amount of money that remains after all operating expenses, taxes, and dividends have been paid, representing the company's profit.