Mulroy Inc. is a company that owns 5 car dealerships.  On October 25, 2021 the owner, Jack Mulroy  pledged to contribute a new Ford Explorer to a local charity’s raffle for their annual fundraiser.  The fundraiser will be held on November 30, 2021 at which time the car will be delivered to the winner of the raffle.  Mulroy, Inc. delivered the Ford Explorer as pledged to the winner on November 30, 2021.    The accountant for Mulroy is unsure if the Contribution should be recognized as an expense in October when the pledge was made or in November when the car was delivered.      Accounting Issue:  When should Mulroy recognize the contribution?    Your Interpretation of the Guidance:  Mulroy Inc. should recognize the contribution in October 2021 November 2021

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Mulroy Inc. is a company that owns 5 car dealerships.  On October 25, 2021 the owner, Jack Mulroy  pledged to contribute a new Ford Explorer to a local charity’s raffle for their annual fundraiser.  The fundraiser will be held on November 30, 2021 at which time the car will be delivered to the winner of the raffle.  Mulroy, Inc. delivered the Ford Explorer as pledged to the winner on November 30, 2021. 

 

The accountant for Mulroy is unsure if the Contribution should be recognized as an expense in October when the pledge was made or in November when the car was delivered. 

 

 

Accounting Issue:  When should Mulroy recognize the contribution? 

 

Your Interpretation of the Guidance:  Mulroy Inc. should recognize the contribution in

  1. October 2021
  2. November 2021

 

 

 

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