Clark Co.'s advertising expense account had a balance of $148098 at December 31, 20x1, before any necessary year-end adjustment relating to the following: Included in the $148098 is the $12288 cost of printing catalogs for a sales promotional campaign in January 20x2. Radio advertisements broadcast during December 20x1 were billed to Clark on January 2, 20x2. Clark paid the $8721 invoice on January 11, 20x2 What amount should Clark report as advertising expense in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 20x1? Select one: a. $ 144531 b. $ 127089 c. $ 135810 d. $ 156819