A Liability Created by the Receipt of Cash from Customers

question 19

Multiple Choice

A liability created by the receipt of cash from customers in payment for products or services that have not yet been delivered to the customers is:

• A) Recorded as a debit to an unearned revenue account.
• B) Recorded as a debit to a prepaid expense account.
• C) Recorded as a credit to an unearned revenue account.
• D) Recorded as a credit to a prepaid expense account.
• E) Not recorded in the accounting records.

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Definitions:

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after subtracting all expenses, taxes, and costs, reflecting the actual profit made.

Gross Profit

The financial difference between the revenue generated from sales and the cost of goods sold, not accounting for other operating expenses.