Question

What does the phrase "Revenue is recognized at the point of sale" mean? a.Revenue is recorded in the accounting records when the goods are received from a supplier and reported on the income statement when sold to the customer. b.Revenue is recorded in the accounting records when the goods are sold to a customer and reported on the income statement when the cash payment is received from the customer. c.Revenue is recorded in the accounting records and reported on the income statement when goods are sold and delivered to a customer. d.Revenue is recorded in the accounting records and reported on the income statement when the cash is received from the customer.

Answer 1

Answer: C

Revenue is recorded in the accounting records and reported on the income statement when goods are sold and delivered to a customer.

Explanation:

The term revenue recognition at the point of sale refers to the process of recording revenue from manufacturing and selling activities at the time of sale. The revenue recognition principle states a company can record revenue when two conditions are met. They must be realized or realizable, and earned.