Question

In a deferral adjustment for revenues collected in advance that are now earned, ______. a) the liability recorded when cash was received is decreased by the adjustment for the revenue being earned b) a liability is increased because cash will be paid for an expense in the future the liability recorded c) when cash was received is increased by the adjustment for the revenue being earned d) a liability is decreased because cash is being paid for an expense incurred at the time of the adjustment

Answer 1

a) the liability recorded when cash was received is decreased by the adjustment for the revenue being earned

Step-by-step explanation:

When cash is received for revenue yet to be earned, it is called deferred revenue. The entries posted at this point is a Debit to Cash (an increase in cash balance) and a Credit to Deferred revenue (a liability account). When the revenue gets earned, it get recognized with a Debit to Deferred revenue (to reduce the liability as the obligation has been fulfilled resulting in revenue being earned) and a Credit to Revenue (P/L).

Hence, the right option is a) the liability recorded when cash was received is decreased by the adjustment for the revenue being earned.