Protea Investments, whose financial year ends on 28 February, owns a shopping complex which is rented to suitable tenants. Protea Investments requires that upon entering into a new lease agreement, the tenant needs to pay rent upfront for 12 months. Oasis enters into an agreement with Protea Investments from 01 February 2020 and pays R36 000 on that date. Protea Investments accountant records the following entry: 2020 Feb 01 Dr. Bank R 36 000 Cr. Rental income R 36 000 Rental received from Oasis

You are required to answer the following:

a) Which amount should appear in Protea Investments Statement of Profit or Loss for the period ended 28 February 2020 and how will this be reflected? (2 marks)