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Chapter 3: Q 9SE-2 (page 159)

Eastside Magazine collects cash from subscribers in advance and then mails the magazines to subscribers over a one-year period. Requirements 1. Record the journal entry to record the original receipt of \(180,000 cash. 2. Record the adjusting entry that Eastside Magazine makes to record earning \)8,000 in subscription revenue that was collected in advance. 3. Using T-accounts, post the journal entry and adjusting entry to the accounts involved and show their balances after adjustments. (Ignore the Cash account.)

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Journal entries are as follows:

Date	Accounts and Explanation	Debit	Credit
	Unearned Subscription Revenue	$8,000
	Subscription Revenue		$8,000
	To record subscription revenue

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Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1: Explanation on Revenue

Revenue refers to income received by the business for providing goods or services to the customers.

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Explanation on Journal Entry

To record the revenue, unearned subscription revenue account is debited and subscription revenue account is credited by $8,000, respectively.

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