1. On April 1, Year 1, Ivy began operating a service proprietorship with an initial cash investment of $1,000. The proprietorship provided $3,200 of services in April and received full payment in May. The proprietorship incurred expenses of $1,500 in April, which were paid in June. During May, Ivy drew $500 against her capital account.
What was the proprietorship's income for the two months ended May 31, Year 1, under the following methods of accounting?
| Cash-Basis | Accrual-Basis |
A. | $1,200 | $1,200 |
B. | $2,700 | $1,200 |
C. | $1,700 | $1,700 |
D. | $3,200 | $1,700 |
Explanation
Choice "D" is correct. $3,200 cash-basis income; $1,700 accrual-basis income.
| | Accrual Adjustments | |
| Cash Basis | Dr | Cr | Accrual Basis |
Statements of rev/exp or income | | | | |
Service billings | 3,200 | | | 3,200 |
Expenses incurred | - | 1,500 | | 1,500 |
Income - 2 mos. 5-31-Year 1 | 3,200 | | | 1,700 |
Balance Sheet | | | | |
Accrued expenses payable | | | 1,500 | |
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