Question

Unearned Revenue: The company collected $24,000 rent in advance on September 1,

debiting Cash and crediting Unearned Rent Revenue. The tenant was paying 12
months' rent in advance and occupancy began September 1. Answer the four questions
below as of 12/31. Whenever you see the word "unearned," it always indicates a liability
account. Most liability accounts include the word "payable," as those liabilities will be
paid back. An unearned account is a liability that will be worked off, rather than paid
off.
1. The beginning balance of Unearned Revenue: (5 pts)

Answer 1

Time period from September 1 - December 31 is 4 months and this means that the tenant has occupied the place for 4 months. Hence, 4 months rent would be accrued.

12 Month rent amount = $24,000

Per month rent amount = $240,00/12 month = $2,000

So, Rent for 4 months = 4 month * $2,000 = $8,000

Adjusting Entry

Date Account titles Debit Credit

Dec 31 Unearned Rent Revenue $8,000

Rent Revenue $8,000