In its first year of operations, Benson Pty Ltd earned $160000 in services revenue, $24000 of which
Question:
In its first year of operations, Benson Pty Ltd earned $160000 in services revenue, $24000 of which was on account and still outstanding at the end of the reporting period. The remaining $136000 was received in cash from customers. The company paid expenses of $40000 in cash. Included in the $40000 paid is $15000 for insurance coverage that will not be used until the second year. Additionally, there is $22000 still owing on account at the end of the reporting period.
Required
a. Apply cash accounting to calculate the first year profit of Benson Pty Ltd.
b. Apply accrual accounting to calculate the first year profit of Benson Pty Ltd.
c. Debate which basis of accounting you think is more useful for decision making.
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Accounting Business Reporting For Decision Making
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