On June 5, 2011, Fremont Corporation signed a contract with Jackson Associates under which Jackson agreed (1) to construct an office building on land owned by Fremont Corporation, (2) to accept responsibility for procuring financing for the project and finding tenants, and (3) to manage the property for 35 years. The annual net income from the project, after debt service, was to be divided equally between Fremont Corporation and Jackson Associates. Jackson was to accept its share of future net income as full payment for its services in construction, obtaining finances and tenants, and management of the project. By May 31, 2012, the project was nearly completed, and tenants had signed leases to occupy 90% of the available space at annual rentals totaling $4,000,000. It is estimated that, after operating expenses and debt service, the annual net income will amount to $1,500,000. The management of Jackson Associates believed that (a) the economic benefit derived from the contract with Fremont should be reflected on its financial statements for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2012, and directed that revenue be accrued in an amount equal to the commercial value of the services Jackson had rendered during the year, (b) this amount should be carried in contracts receivable, and (c) all related expenditures should be charged against the revenue.

On the basis of the above information, answer the following questions in the Essay Question area:

Explain the main difference between the economic concept of business income as reflected by Jackson's management and the measurement of income under generally accepted accounting principles.

Discuss the factors to be considered in determining when revenue should be recognized for the purpose of accounting measurement of periodic income.

Is the belief of Jackson's management in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for the measurement of revenue and expense for the year ended May 31, 2012?