Mallon University operates three 10-week semesters, beginning September 1, December 1, and March 1. For financial reporting purposes, Mallon reports on a calendar-year basis. The school's policy is that for every tuition dollar received, 50 percent is recognized as revenue one month into the semester, 25 percent is recognized after two months, and the last 25 percent is recognized at the end of the semester. Mallon receives $150,000 in cash for each semester, with full payment received on the first day of each semester. The journal entry for Year 1 will include which of the following debits and credits? A. Debit to cash of $225,000.
B. Credit to deferred revenue of $150,000.
C. Credit to revenue of $225,000.
D. Debit to deferred revenue of $75,000.