Reference no: EM132776912
Problem 1: Holten Farm sells new tractors and pays each salesperson a commission of $1,000 for each tractor sold. During the month of August, a salesperson, Fred, sold three new tractors. Holten Farm pays Fred on the 10th day of the month following the sale. Fred operates on the cash basis; Holten Farm operates on the accrual basis. Which of the following statements is true?
a. Fred will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in September.
b. Fred will recognize revenue in the same month that the tractor dealer recognizes expense.
c. Holten Farm will recognize commission expense in the amount of $3,000 in August.
d. Fred will recognize commission revenue earned in the amount of $3,000 in August
Problem 2: Expenses originate from
a. collecting cash from customers.
b. paying off liabilities.
c. using an asset or recognizing liabilities.
d. incurring liabilities or providing services to customers.