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Chapter 18: Q.18-8P_1 (page 1045)

Question: P18-8 (LO2,3) (Time Value, Gift Cards, Discounts) Presented below are two independent revenue arrangements for Colbert Company.

Instructions

Respond to the requirements related to each revenue arrangement.

(a) Colbert sells 3D printer systems. Recently, Colbert provided a special promotion of zero-interest financing for 2 years on any new 3D printer system. Assume that Colbert sells Lyle Cartright a 3D system, receiving a \(5,000 zero-interest bearing note on January 1, 2017. The cost of the 3D printer system is \)4,000. Colbert imputes a 6% interest rate on this zero-interest note transaction. Prepare the journal entry to record the sale on January 1, 2017, and compute the total amount of revenue to be recognized in 2017.

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Answer

Total revenue recognized during the year 2017 is$4,717.

Step by step solution

01

Definition of Revenue Recognition

A principle that defines the conditions under which the company must recognize the revenue is revenue recognition. Such a principle is adopted under accrual accounting.

02

Journal entries

Date

Accounts and Explanation

Debit $

Credit $

1 Jan 2017

Note receivable

$5,000

Discount on note

$550

Sales revenue (PVF: 0.89)

$4,450

Cost of goods sold

$4,000

Inventory

$4,000

$9,000

$9,000

Calculation of total revenue:

Particular

Amount $

Sales revenue

$4,450

Add: interest revenue

$267

Total revenue

$4,717

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