On December 31, 2020, Rice, Inc. authorized Graft to operate as a franchisee for an initial franchise fee of P150,000. Of this amount, P60,000 was received upon signing of the agreement and the balance, represented by a note, is due in three annual payments of P30,000 each beginning December 31, 2021. The present value on December 31,2020 of the three annual payments appropriately discounted is P72,000. According to the agreement, the non- refundable down payment represents a fair measure of the services already performed by Rice; however, substantial future services are required of Rice. Collectability of the note is reasonably certain. a. in Rice’s December 31, 2020 balance sheet, unearned franchise fees from Graft’s franchise should be reported as?

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1. On December 31, 2020, Rice, Inc. authorized Graft to operate as a franchisee for an initial franchise fee of P150,000. Of this amount, P60,000 was received upon signing of the agreement and the balance, represented by a note, is due in three annual payments of P30,000 each beginning December 31, 2021. The present value on December 31,2020 of the three annual payments appropriately discounted is P72,000. According to the agreement, the non- refundable down payment represents a fair measure of the services already performed by Rice; however, substantial future services are required of Rice. Collectability of the note is reasonably certain.

a. in Rice’s December 31, 2020 balance sheet, unearned franchise fees from Graft’s franchise should be reported as?

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