Question: Comparing cash and accrual basis accounting and applying the revenue recognition principle Momentous Occasions is a photography business that shoots videos at college parties. The freshman class pays $1,000 in advance on March 3 to guarantee services for its party to be held on April 2. The sophomore class promises a minimum of $2,800 for filming its formal dance and actually pays cash of $4,100 on February 28 at the dance. Answer the following questions about the correct way to account for revenue under the accrual basis:

a. Considering the $1,000 paid by the freshman class, on what date was revenue earned? Did the earnings occur on the same date cash was received?

b. Considering the $4,100 paid by the sophomore class, on what date was revenue earned? Did the earnings occur on the same date cash was received?