Larkin Marina has 300 available slips that rent for $1,000 per season. Payments must be made in full at the start of the boating season, April 1, 2015. The boating season ends October 31, and the marina has a December 31 year-end. Slips for future seasons may be reserved if paid for by December 31, 2015. Under a new policy, if payment for 2016 season slips is made by December 31, 2015, a 5% discount is allowed. If payment for 2017 season slips is made by December 31, 2015, renters get a 20% discount (this promotion hopefully will provide cash flow for major dock repairs). On December 31, 2014, all 300 slips for the 2015 season were rented at full price.
On December 31, 2015, 200 slips were reserved and paid for the 2016 boating season, and 60 slips were reserved and paid for the 2017 boating season.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the appropriate journal entries for December 31, 2014, and December 31, 2015.
(b) Assume the marina operator is unsophisticated in business. Explain the managerial significance of the above accounting to this person.