In: Accounting
Waldie Corporation publishes a monthly magazine for subscribers. The publication is delivered on the 10th day of each month. They received cash of $96,000 on October 1, 2018 for one year's subscription in advance. On October 1, the company recorded the transaction with a credit to Unearned Subscription Revenue. The December 31, 2018 adjusting entry is
--Advance received on Oct 1
--Period expired since then till 31 Dec = 3 months [Oct, Nov and
Dec]
--Subscription Revenue earned = $ 96,000 x 3 months / 12 months = $
24,000
--Adjusting entry on 31 Dec:
Date |
General Journal |
Debit |
Credit |
31-Dec-18 |
Unearned Subscription Revenue [because it was earlier credited] |
$24,000 |
|
Subscription Revenue |
$24,000 |
||
(Unearned revenue, now EARNED) |