Regal Department Store sells gift certificates redeemable for store merchandise that expire one year after their issuance.

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Regal Department Store sells gift certificates redeemable for store merchandise that expire one year after their issuance. Regal has the following information pertaining to its gift certificates sales and redemptions:
Unredeemed at 12/31/13 ............ $ 75,000
2014 sales ................. 250,000
2014 redemptions of prior year sales ...... 25,000
2014 redemptions of current year sales ...... 175,000
Regal’s experience indicates that 10% of gift certificates sold will not be redeemed.

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In its December 31, 2014, balance sheet, what amount should Regal report as unearned revenue?

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Financial Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-0078025679

6th edition

Authors: Flawrence Revsine, Daniel Collins, Bruce, Mittelstaedt, Leon

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