Question

$1,000 of cash was received in advance of performing services. By the end of the period, $300 had not yet been earned. (The Unearned revenue account was increased at the time of the initial cash receipt.) Demonstrate the required adjusting journal entry by selecting from the choices below.

A. Service revenue would be credited for $300.
B. Unearned revenue would be debited for $300.
C. Unearned revenue would be debited for $700.
D. Accounts receivable would be debited for $700.
E. Service revenue would be credited for $700.

Answer 1

C. Unearned revenue would be debited for $700.

E. Service revenue would be credited for $700.

Step-by-step explanation:

As we recieve the payment in-advance we take the obligation to perform our duties with the customer.

Therefore it is unearned revenue (liability)

at year-end there is a portion which is still unearned by the amount of 300 dollars Hence, the difference was earned: 1,000 - 300 = 700

we will decrease our liability against the customer and recognize the revenue by crediting service revenue.