Sparten, Inc. Adjusting Entry for Unearned Revenue

Adjusting Entry for Unearned Revenue

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Sparten, Inc., a plumbing contractor, received a check for $3,000 on June 29 for services to be performed in the following fiscal month. During the July accounting period, Sparten completed all but $500 of the job. What adjusting entry needs to be made at the end of July?

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When the check for was received on June 30, a liability was established for $3,000 because revenue could not be recognized until it was earned. During July,

$2,500 of revenue was earned and should be recognized, along with a reduction (debit) to the Unearned Revenue account.

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