What are the effects on the accounting equation when an adjusting entry is made for goods or services provided during the accounting period related to an amount previously received in advance from a customer?Multiple choice question.Total liabilities will increase and total stockholders' equity will decrease.Total liabilities will decrease and total stockholders' equity will increase.Total liabilities will decrease and total stockholders' equity will decrease.Total liabilities will increase and total stockholders' equity will increase.
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What are the effects on the accounting equation when an adjusting entry is made for goods or services provided during the accounting period related to an amount previously received in advance from a customer?Multiple choice question.Total liabilities will increase and total stockholders' equity will decrease.Total liabilities will decrease and total stockholders' equity will increase.Total liabilities will decrease and total stockholders' equity will decrease.Total liabilities will increase and total stockholders' equity will increase.
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The correct answer is: Total liabilities will decrease and total stockholders' equity will increase.
Here's why:
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When goods or services are provided, an adjusting entry is made to recognize the revenue earned. This is done by debiting (decreasing) the liability account (Unearned Revenue) and crediting (increasing) a revenue account in the stockholders' equity section.
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The decrease in total liabilities reflects the fact that the company no longer owes the delivery of goods or services to the customer, as they have now been provided.
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The increase in total stockholders' equity reflects the recognition of revenue earned from providing the goods or services.
So, the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity) remains in balance, but with a decrease in liabilities and an increase in stockholders' equity.
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