Clarion Corp. invested cash in a 6-month certificate of deposit (CD) on November 1, 2015. If Clarion Corp. has an accounting period that ends on December 31, 2015, when should Clarion recognize interest revenue from the CD?

a. On December 31, 2015 only

b. On May 1, 2016 only

c. Both December 31, 2015 and May 31, 2016

d. On the date when its income tax return is filed

A is the correct option

Explanation:

Revenue or income is recognized based on accrual concept of accounting where revenue or income is recognized when earned and expenses when incurred not when received or paid in cash.

As a result, on the 31st December Clarion Corp. has earned two months' interest on the 6-month certificate of deposit as it has invested for two months.

The correct option is A, Clarion recognizes interest revenue on 31st December, 2015 only.

It is also important to note that the since 2015 came to end the fraction of interest revenue relating to year 2015 needs to be recognized by debiting accrued income account and crediting investment on the face of the income statement