The Maroon & Orange Gym, Inc., uses the accrual method of accounting. The corporation sells memberships that entitle the member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs $480 ($480/12 = $40 per month); a two-year membership costs $720 ($720/24 = $30 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning of the membership period. On July 1, 2017, the company sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership. The company should report as gross income from the two contracts:a. $1,200 in 2017. b. $960 in 2017. c. $180 in 2019. d. $780 in 2018e. None of these.

c. $180 in 2019

Explanation:

The company uses the accrual method of accounting. Under the method, revenues are reported on the income statement when they are earned, regardless of when the money is actually received or paid.

On July 1, 2017, the company sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership. In 2017, The Maroon & Orange Gym, Inc. has provided service for 6 months of each contracts.

Gross income of one-year membership in 2017 = $40 x 6 = $240

Gross income of one-year membership in 2017 = $30 x 6 = $180

Total income = $240 + $180 = $420

In 2018, the company continued to provide service for 6 months remaining of one-year membership and 12 months remaining of two-year membership.

Gross income of one-year membership in 2018 = $40 x 6 = $240

Gross income of one-year membership in 2018 = $30 x 12 = $360

Total income = $240 + $360 = $600

In 2019, the company completed providing service for 6 months remaining of two-year membership.

Gross income in 2019 = $30 x 6 = $180