In December, a company signed a contract with a regular customer to sell products for $100,000. In January, the company received a payment of $100,000 from this customer for products to be delivered in February. Revenue regarding this transaction is recognized: In February, when the products are delivered In January, when payment is received Equally over the 3 months In December, when the contract is signed

In December, a company signed a contract with a regular customer to sell products for $100,000. In January, the company received a payment of $100,000 from this customer for products to be delivered in February. Revenue regarding this transaction is recognized: In February, when the products are delivered In January, when payment is received Equally over the 3 months In December, when the contract is signed

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In December, a company signed a contract with a regular customer to sell products for $100,000. In January, the company received a payment of $100,000 from this customer for products to be delivered in February. Revenue regarding this transaction is recognized:

In February, when the products are delivered

In January, when payment is received

Equally over the 3 months

In December, when the contract is signed

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