Exercise 18-9

Blossom Marina has300available slips that rent for $700per season. Payments must be made in full by the start of the boating season, April 1, 2018. The boating season ends October 31, and the marina has a December 31 year-end. Slips for future seasons may be reserved if paid for by December 31, 2018. Under a new policy, if payment for 2019 season slips is made by December 31, 2018, a5% discount is allowed. If payment for 2020 season slips is made by December 31, 2018, renters get a18% discount (this promotion hopefully will provide cash flow for major dock repairs).

On December 31, 2017, all300slips for the 2018 season were rented at full price. On December 31, 2018, 199 slips were reserved and paid for the 2019 boating season, and 53 slips were reserved and paid for the 2020 boating season.

(a) Prepare the appropriate journal entries for December 31, 2017, and December 31, 2018.