Answer: Debit Unearned Fees, $8,145; Credit Fees Earned, $8,145.
Explanation:
The $32,580 are for 36 months so the amount per month would need to be calculated.
= 32,580/36
= $905
The subscriptions were paid on the 1st of April which means that only 9 months (April to December) of the first year will have revenue recognized for them.
= 905 * 9
= $8,145
Correct entry would be to debit the Unearned fees account as it is a liability that needs to reduce to reflect that fees have now been recognized.
Credit the Fees Earned account to recognize revenue.
Debit Unearned Fees, $8,145; Credit Fees Earned, $8,145.