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14 May, 10:06

Holten Farm sells new tractors and pays each salesperson a commission of $1,000 for each tractor sold. During the month of August, a salesperson, Fred, sold 3 new tractors. Jacob pays Jason on the 10th day of the month following the sale. Fred operates on the cash basis; the tractor dealer operates on the accrual basis. Which of the following statements is true?

A) Fred will recognize commission revenue earned in the amount of $3,000 in August.

B) Jacob will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in August.

C) Fred will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in September.

D) Fred will recognize revenue in the same month that the tractor dealer recognizes expense.

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  1. 14 May, 10:14
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    B. Jacob will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in August

    Explanation:

    Jacob will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in August for the 3 tractors that was sold and Jacob was the salesperson who pays Jason the amount of cash realized on the 10th day of the month following the sale of the tractors.

    The Commission expenses can be calculated as:

    (commission of $1,000 * Number of tractor 3)

    =$3,000
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