In June 2012, a public university bills and collects $45 million in tuition for the summer semester that runs from June 1 through July 15.In addition, in May and June it bills $300 million for the fall semester that runs from September 1 through December 15.Of this amount it collects only $120 million expecting to collect the balance prior to September 1.In its statement of revenues and expenses for its year ending June 30, 2012 it should recognize as tuition revenue
A)$30 million
B)$45 million
C)$150 million
D)$165 million

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The university should recognize revenue for the portion of the summer semester that falls within the fiscal year ending June 30, 2012. Since the summer semester runs from June 1 to July 15, only the portion from June 1 to June 30 should be recognized, which is approximately 30/45 of the $45 million, equating to $30 million. The fall semester revenue is not recognized as it pertains to a future period.

In June 2012, a Public University Bills and Collects $45