Suppose that a national clothing retailer sells gift cards for merchandise. During the Christmas holiday period, it

Question:

Suppose that a national clothing retailer sells gift cards for merchandise. During the Christmas holiday period, it issues $500,000 in gift cards.
Required:
If the company’s fiscal year end is December 31, how should it recognize the issuance of these gift cards in its at year end? Explain your answer in relation to the revenue recognition criteria.
Financial Statements
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