MC Publications has received rent amounting to ₹2,50,000 during the financial year ending
MC Publications has received rent amounting to ₹2,50,000 during the financial year ending
31st March 2024. Out of this ₹50,000 represents rent relating to next financial year. The rent
account to be credited to the profit and loss account for the year ended 31st March 2024 is
________ and the rent received in advance will be shown as a/an ________.
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Correct answer: (D) ₹2,00,000; Liability
Explanation
Only the rent for the current year is income: 2,50,000 - 50,000 = 2,00,000 goes to the P&L account. Rent received in advance is unearned income, a current liability in the balance sheet.