A Liability Created by the Receipt of Cash from Customers

question 85

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 until the earnings process is complete.

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Definitions:

Loan Amount

The total sum of money borrowed in a loan, which the borrower agrees to pay back along with interest.

Quarterly

Occurring every three months or four times a year, often used in financial reporting or billing cycles.

Compounded Semi-Annually

A method where interest is calculated and added to the principal balance twice a year.

Mortgage Loan

A loan used to purchase real estate, with the property itself serving as collateral for the loan.