BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Income that has been earned but not yet collected.
A
accrued income
B
prepaid income
C
unearned income
D
all of these
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Accrued income is revenue that’s been earned, but has yet to be received. Both individuals and companies can receive accrued income. Although it is not yet in hand, accrued income is recorded on the books when it is earned, in accordance with the accrual accounting method.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is income earned during a particular accounting period but not received until the end of that period. It is treated as an asset for the business. Journal entry for accrued income recognizes the accounting rule of “Debit the increase in assets” (modern rules of accounting).

Detailed explanation-3: -It is the income which has been earned during a particular accounting period, also known as outstanding income. Examples include accrued interest, accrued rent (to be received), etc.

Detailed explanation-4: -Accrued revenue represents revenue that you have earned and for which you are yet to receive payment. Unearned revenue, also referred to as deferred revenue, refers to payments you have received for services you are yet to render.

Detailed explanation-5: -Accrued income is income that a company will recognize and record in its journal entries when it has been earned – but before cash payment has been received. There are times when a company will record a sales revenue even though they have not received cash from the customer for the service performed or goods sold.

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