Asked by Melina Collins on Jun 18, 2024

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John Hamilton, D.D.S. keeps his accounting records on the cash basis. During 2014 Dr. Hamilton collected $220,000 in fees from his patients. At December 31, 2013 Dr. Hamilton had accounts receivable of $30,000. At December 31, 2014 Dr. Hamilton had accounts receivable of $35,000 and had collected unearned fees of $8,000.
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On the accrual basis, what was Dr. Hamilton's patient service revenue for 2014?

Accrual Basis

Accrual basis accounting is a method where revenue and expenses are recorded when they are earned or incurred, regardless of when the cash is actually received or paid.

Cash Basis

An accounting method where revenues and expenses are recognized only when cash is received or paid, as opposed to when they are incurred.

Accounts Receivable

Amounts due from customers to a business for delivered or utilized goods or services awaiting payment.

  • Familiarize oneself with the contrasting features and utility of accrual and cash basis accounting practices.
  • Convert cash basis accounting records to accrual basis.
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Zeinab SamhatJun 21, 2024
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 Cash basis revenue $220,000 - Beginning accounts receivable (12/31/13)(30,000) + Ending accounts receivable (12/31/14)35,000 - Unearned fees on 12/31/14(8,000)= Accrual basis revenue $217,000\begin{array}{lr}\text { Cash basis revenue } & \$ 220,000 \\\text { - Beginning accounts receivable }(12 / 31 / 13) & (30,000) \\\text { + Ending accounts receivable }(12 / 31 / 14) & 35,000 \\\text { - Unearned fees on } 12 / 31 / 14 & (8,000) \\=\text { Accrual basis revenue } &\mathbf{\$ 2 1 7 , 0 0 0} \\\hline\end{array} Cash basis revenue  - Beginning accounts receivable (12/31/13) + Ending accounts receivable (12/31/14) - Unearned fees on 12/31/14= Accrual basis revenue $220,000(30,000)35,000(8,000)$217,000 Feedback:To change Dr.Hamilton's revenue from cash basis to an accrual basis,add the earned but uncollected accounts receivable and subtract the beginning accounts receivable collected in 2014 but earned in 2013.Also subtract fees collected in 2014 but not earned until after 2014 (unearned fees on 12/31/14).