In: Accounting
On November 21st, Jerry's accounting firm collected $20,000 from John for work to be performed in the future. On December 10th, the accounting firm completed 60% of John's work. Assuming the beginning balance in the unearned revenue account was $0. What is the balance of the unearned revenue on December 10th after the transaction on November 21st and December 10th?
A) $12,000
B) none of these answers are correct
C) $8,000
D) $20,000
E)5,000
Answer: $8,000 (option C)
The balance in unearned revenue account after the transaction of December 10 would be =unearned revenue* percentage of work not yet completed
$20,000*40%
=$8,000