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Q: Hi,

I have an accounting question about deferred revenue.

Deferred revenue represents customer payments received for rendering services to be provided subsequent to the current quarter. In the balance sheet statement, deferred revenue is classified as a current or long-term liability.

Let's say in the first quarter, a company receives one million dollars for services to be delivered in subsequent quarters. Will that one million dollars be registered as revenue in the first quarter? Or will the revenue be recognized in the subsequent quarters when the services are rendered?

Once the services are rendered, deferred revenue will be deducted from current or long-term liabilities, those this deduction affects the cash flow statement? The revenue statement?

Giles
Read Answer Asked by Gilles on April 23, 2019
Q: What are your top 4 buys in the balanced portfolio currently? I want to top up some positions with some extra cash.
Read Answer Asked by David on April 23, 2019
Q: AD is now paying a 9% dividend which makes it very tempting. I have been investing a long time and have generally found high yield dividend stocks often disappoint. On the other hand I also understand that there are moments where the market will misprice stock values and create opportunity.
So in the case of AD am I correct that holding the stock (which I do) is reasonable and that the stock should appreciate to a value supporting a 4 to 6% yield.
On the other side, at a 9% yield the general market does not share my view and I think predicts a material event or dividend cut.
I have a long time frame and high risk tolerance.
So my question is when does the high yield give you cause for concern?
Thanks John
Read Answer Asked by John on April 23, 2019
Q: Hi, Rogers stock took a hit this week due to soft earnings and market concern in general about slowing subscriber growth in wireless. We have 3.5% position in BCE, but wanted to add another Telco/Cable co. for decent dividends and some growth. Just started a 1.5% position at $67.10, average price, in past 2 days. Is it a reasonable move from a long term perspective ? I am aware of the large debt with Rogers, but I also like the growth profile of the company in the group. Could you help us with your assessment. Thanks
Read Answer Asked by rajeev on April 23, 2019
Q: Hi Peter and 5i team,
We have 11% cash in our grandsons RESP (age 5) and we want to deploy the money. The listed stocks are currently in his account. What would be a good choice for a new holding or top up a current holding. Thank you for your great advice in the past.
Read Answer Asked by john on April 23, 2019
Q: Which TSX-based mid-sized (and larger) oil and gas explorer/producers, with strong balance sheets, would 5i most favour for a recovery in the Canadian resource sector?
Thank you.
Read Answer Asked by Edward on April 23, 2019
Q: Thank you for recommending AOK for my RRSP USD. Do you have a similar USD recommendation with more international exposure that has similar investment goals? Thanks. Peter
Read Answer Asked by Peter on April 23, 2019
Q: With talk about banning huawei, should I be concerned in owning any telco stocks for the next 12 months. Maybe an opurtunity to buy on a dip if it happens. No idea what effect it could have financialy on these companies other then investor reaction on the stock price
Read Answer Asked by Tim on April 23, 2019
Q: I am looking to increase my Utilities sector to 10% ;currently have BEP.UN at 5% and FTS at 3%. I just reviewed both companies 2018 Annual Reports and noted FTS 's Revenue Growth ,Earnings and ROE are all lower relative to 2017 whereas BEP.UN(although a smaller company ) increased in all areas relative to 2017. With this information I am not inclined to invest further in FTS and in fact I am wondering if I should take profit from my Fortis (in RRSP) and then diversify in a third utlity. Second question -what other utility would you recommend at this time? Thank you for your time.
Read Answer Asked by Elizabeth on April 23, 2019
Q: On February 14th, you suggested that Derek buy the top 5 tech stocks in XIT. With XIT up almost 30% YTD I suspect the top 5 did very well indeed. Would it still be a good investment (top 5) given the large run-up? I looked at the top 5 and spidey sense says yes, but I value your thoughts much more. Thoughts please?
Read Answer Asked by Danny-boy on April 23, 2019
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