The Maroon & Orange Gym, Inc., uses the accrual method of accounting. The corporation sells memberships that entitle the member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs $480 ($480/12 = $40 per month); a two-year membership costs $720 ($720/24 = $30 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning of the membership period. On July 1, 2017, the company sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership. The company should report as gross income from the two contracts:
A)$1,200 in 2017.
B)$960 in 2017.
C)$180 in 2019.
D)$780 in 2018
E)None of these.

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The Answer of The Maroon & Orange Gym, Inc., uses the accrual method of accounting. The corporation sells memberships that entitle the member to use the facilities at any time. A one-year membership costs $480 ($480/12 = $40 per month); a two-year membership costs $720 ($720/24 = $30 per month). Cash payment is required at the beginning of the membership period. On July 1, 2017, the company sold a one-year membership and a two-year membership. The company should report as gross income from the two contracts:
A)$1,200 in 2017.
B)$960 in 2017.
C)$180 in 2019.
D)$780 in 2018
E)None of these.