[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Nancy operates a business that uses the accrual method of accounting. In December, Nancy asked her brother, Hank, to provide her business with consulting advice. Hank billed Nancy for $5,000 of consulting services in year O (a reasonable amount), but Nancy was only able to pay $3,000 of the bill by the end of this year. However, Nancy paid the remainder of the bill in the following year. How much of the $5,000 consulting services will Hank include in his income this year if he uses the accrual method of accounting? hat amount can Nancy deduct this year for the consulting services?

[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Nancy operates a business that uses the accrual method of accounting. In December, Nancy asked her brother, Hank, to provide her business with consulting advice. Hank billed Nancy for $5,000 of consulting services in year O (a reasonable amount), but Nancy was only able to pay $3,000 of the bill by the end of this year. However, Nancy paid the remainder of the bill in the following year. How much of the $5,000 consulting services will Hank include in his income this year if he uses the accrual method of accounting? hat amount can Nancy deduct this year for the consulting services?

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Chapter18: Accounting Periods And Methods

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