A Company Using the Accrual Basis of Accounting Pays $15,000

question 164

Multiple Choice

A company using the accrual basis of accounting pays $15,000 for a television advertising campaign. Commercials will run evenly in December, January, and February. How much expense will be reported on an income statement prepared for the month of December?

• A)$0
• B)$5,000
• C)$10,000
• D)$15,000

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