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Identify the date in which Company JP record the service revenue under revenue recognition principle.

Answer to Problem 1SSQ
Option (b)
May 7 (date of service)
Explanation of Solution
Revenue recognition principle:
Revenue recognition principle states that every business organization should recognize the revenue when it is earned, no matter, cash related to that obligation is received or not.
Option (a): According to the revenue recognition principle, the revenue is recognized when it is earned. Thus, Company JP will not record the service revenue on May 5. Hence, Option (a) is incorrect answer.
Option (b): According to the revenue recognition principle, the revenue is recognized when it is earned. In this the service is provided on May 7. Thus, Company JP will record the service revenue on May 7. Hence, Option (b) is correct answer.
Option (c): According to the revenue recognition principle, the revenue is recognized when it is earned irrespective of the cash receipts. Thus, Company JP will not record the service revenue on May 10. Hence, Option (c) is incorrect answer.
Option (d): According to the revenue recognition principle, the revenue is recognized when it is earned. Thus, the company will record the service revenue only on May 7. Hence, Option (d) is incorrect answer.
As per the above explanation, Option (a), (c), and (d) are incorrect answer. Thus, Option (b) is correct answer.
Therefore, Option (b) May 7 (date of service) is correct answer.
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