On August 1 of the current year, Jamie Simmons received $5,400 for legal services to be performed evenly throughout the next six months. An adjusted trial balance prepared on December 31 of the current year will show a credit balance in Unearned Revenue in the amount of: __________.

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Answer:

$900 is the correct answer

Explanation:

The reason is that according to the accrual basis the earnings must be realized when they are earned. In the question it is clearly stated that the earnings per month are $900 ($5400/6months). As services for the five months are delivered and the remainder left is of only one month. So the earnings that will be realized in the accounting books will be:

Dr    Unearned Revenue $4500

Cr               Revenue Earned    $4500

Furthermore, the amount left in the unearned revenue account will be $900 ($5400-$4500).