- A law firm received $2,000 cash for legal services to be rendered in the future. The full amount was credited to the liability account Unearned Legal Fees. If the legal services have been rendered at the end of the accounting period and no adjusting entry is made, what impact would it have on revenue? Is it necessary to conduct adjustment process if the trial balance debit and credit columns balances are equal?-Explain briefly.

- A law firm received $2,000 cash for legal services to be rendered in the future. The full amount was credited to the liability account Unearned Legal Fees. If the legal services have been rendered at the end of the accounting period and no adjusting entry is made, what impact would it have on revenue? Is it necessary to conduct adjustment process if the trial balance debit and credit columns balances are equal?-Explain briefly.

Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305961883

Author:Carl Warren

Publisher:Carl Warren

Chapter3: Basic Accounting Systems: Accrual Basis

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 3.21E: Adjustments for unearned and accrued fees The balance in the unearned fees account, before...

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