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Income received in advance is _______.

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A liability
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An asset
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An income
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An expense
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Solution

The correct option is A A liability
Under the accrual method of accounting, income that is received in advance is a liability because the company that received the money has not yet earned it and it has an obligation (a liability) to deliver the related goods or services in the future.

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