PWT Inc. sells gift cards valued at $500,000 during December. Based on experience, PWT estimates that 30% of the gift cards will not be redeemed. Which of the following statements is true regarding accounting for this breakage? Select one: a. Estimated breakage revenue is recorded at the time of the sale. b. The liability for the gift cards is not adjusted for breakage. c. Unearned Gift Card Revenue related to the breakage is reported as a long-term liability. d. Estimated breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to gift card redemptions.

PWT Inc. sells gift cards valued at $500,000 during December. Based on experience, PWT estimates that 30% of the gift cards will not be redeemed. Which of the following statements is true regarding accounting for this breakage? Select one: a. Estimated breakage revenue is recorded at the time of the sale. b. The liability for the gift cards is not adjusted for breakage. c. Unearned Gift Card Revenue related to the breakage is reported as a long-term liability. d. Estimated breakage revenue is recognized in proportion to gift card redemptions.

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Chapter6: Business Expenses

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