Discuss the Accounting Principle Served by Crediting Amounts Received (Which

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Essay

Discuss the accounting principle served by crediting amounts received (which will not be earned during the present fiscal period) to an Unearned Revenue account instead of to the Revenue account. Give an example of a business in which this might occur. Explain how failure to make an adjustment to the Unearned Revenue account and the Revenue account would affect the financial statements.

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Definitions:

Express Condition

A clearly stated, specific condition in a contract that must be met for the performance or continuation of that contract to be required.

Implied Condition

A condition in a contract that is not explicitly stated but is necessary for the performance of the contract.

Written Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is put in writing and signed by the parties involved.

Installments

Regular partial payments made over a period of time to settle a debt or purchase price, rather than paying the total amount at once.