Question

Shaw Company sells goods that cost $300,000 to Ricard Company for $410,000 on January 2, 2020. The sales price includes an installation fee, which has a standalone selling price of $40,000. The standalone selling price of the goods is $370,000. The installation is considered a separate performance obligation and is expected to take 6 months to complete. (a) Prepare the journal entries (if any) to record the sale on January 2, 2020.

Answer 1

January 2, 2020

Dr Accounts receivable 410,000

Cr Sales revenue 370,000

Cr Unearned revenue 40,000

Dr Cost of goods sold 300,000

Cr Merchandise inventory 300,000

Accrual accounting states that revenues must be recognized during the periods that they actually occur (i.e. the earning process is completed). Since the installation process lasts 6 months, the unearned revenue will be recognized as the process is being completed.