Shadow Services uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. This year Shadow agreed to a uniform cleaning contract with Odie Cleaning. Under the contract Odie bills Shadow for cleaning services as the services are provided. At year end Shadow paid Odie $2,350 for the services rendered during the year. In addition, Shadow paid Odie $700 for cleaning services expected in January of next year. What amount, if any, can Shadow deduct for the cleaning services this year?

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The Answer of Shadow Services uses the accrual method and reports on a calendar year. This year Shadow agreed to a uniform cleaning contract with Odie Cleaning. Under the contract Odie bills Shadow for cleaning services as the services are provided. At year end Shadow paid Odie $2,350 for the services rendered during the year. In addition, Shadow paid Odie $700 for cleaning services expected in January of next year. What amount, if any, can Shadow deduct for the cleaning services this year?

Shadow Services Uses the Accrual Method and Reports on a Calendar