Question

On December 1, Year 1, Jack's Snow Removal Company received $12,000 of cash in advance from a customer and promised to provide services for that customer during the months of December, January, and February. How will the Year 1 year-end adjustment to recognize the partial expiration of the contract impact the elements of the financial statements model?

Answer 1

The answer is: equity will increase by $4,000

Step-by-step explanation:

Since only one third of the contract has been fulfilled, then one third of the money received ($12,000 x 1/3) should be recognized as revenue. A revenue increase will result in a net earnings increase, which will result in an adjustment of the balance sheet's equity.