On january 1, the biddle & biddle, cpas received a $7,500 cash retainer for accounting services to be provided ratably over the next 3 months. the full amount was credited to the liability account unearned service revenue. assuming that the revenue is recognized ratably over the 3 month period, what adjusting journal entry should be made at january 31

Debit the unearned service revenue and credit the service revenue by $2,500.

Further Explanation:

Adjusting entries:

The trial balance may not reflect the accurate financial position of the company because it may not include up-to-date data. The adjusting entries are required to update the books of the company so it would reflect the accurate financial position of the company.

The adjusting entries are required in the following cases:

Record the adjusting entry for the unearned service revenue:

The unearned service revenue account should be debited, and the service revenue account should be credited with $2,500 on January 31. The unearned service revenue should be debited because earlier it was credited, and the service revenue should be credited because the business will recognize the revenue on January 31.  

Working note:

Calculate the revenue for January:

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Answer Details:

Grade: Senior School

Chapter: Journal Entries

Subject: Accounting

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