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2 January, 22:04

In October of year 0, Janine received a $17,680 payment from a client for 34 months of security services she will provide starting on November 1 of year 0. This amounts to $520 per month. Janine is a calendar-year taxpayer.

a. When must Janine recognize the income from the $17,680 advance payment for services if she uses the cash method of accounting?

b. When must Janine recognize the income from the $17,680 advance payment for services if she uses the accrual method of accounting?

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  1. 2 January, 22:05
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    Answer and Explanation:

    a) Under this case Janine must recognize the entire $17360 as income of year 0 because cash are received in this year.

    b) Under this case Janine must recognize the amount of ($620*2=$1240) in year 0 and remaining amount ($17360-$1240=$16120) will be shown as income received in advance in year 1.
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