Problem 4-17 (Algorithmic) (LO. 2) Al is a physician who conducts his practice as a sole...

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Problem 4-17 (Algorithmic) (LO. 2) Al is a physician who conducts his practice as a sole proprietor. During 2021, he received cash of $478,600 for medical services. Of the amount collected, $48,000 was for services provided in 2020. At the end of 2021, Al held accounts receivable of $88,000, all for services rendered in 2021. In addition, at the end of the year, Al received $14,500 as an advance payment from a health maintenance organization (HMO) for services to be rendered in 2022. a. Compute Al's gross income for 2021 using the cash basis of accounting. b. Compute Al's gross income for 2021 using the accrual basis of accounting. c. Advise Al on which method of accounting he should use. Al should use the of accounting so that he will not have to pay income taxes on the Problem 4-17 (Algorithmic) (LO. 2) Al is a physician who conducts his practice as a sole proprietor. During 2021, he received cash of $478,600 for medical services. Of the amount collected, $48,000 was for services provided in 2020. At the end of 2021, Al held accounts receivable of $88,000, all for services rendered in 2021. In addition, at the end of the year, Al received $14,500 as an advance payment from a health maintenance organization (HMO) for services to be rendered in 2022. a. Compute Al's gross income for 2021 using the cash basis of accounting. b. Compute Al's gross income for 2021 using the accrual basis of accounting. c. Advise Al on which method of accounting he should use. Al should use the of accounting so that he will not have to pay income taxes on the