Recording Revenues Before They Are Earned Overstates Current-Period Income; Recording

question 99

True/False

Recording revenues before they are earned overstates current-period income; recording revenues in periods after they have been earned understates the recording period's income.

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Definitions:

Current Liability

Financial obligations a company must settle within one year, including accounts payable, taxes, and short-term loans.

Aggregate Accounts Receivable

The total amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Credit Period

The length of time for which credit is extended. If the credit period is lengthened, then sales will generally increase, as will accounts receivable. This will increase the firm’s financing needs and possibly increase bad debt losses. A shortening of the credit period will have the opposite effect.

Credit Search

A process used by lenders to review an individual's or business's credit history before granting loans or credit.