On November​ 1, 2016, a company using accrual​ accounting, pays​$720,000 for a television advertising campaign. Commercials will run evenly over six months beginning on November​ 1, 2016. How much Advertising Expense will be reported on an income statement prepared for the year ended December​ 31, 2017?
A. ​$360,000
B. ​$240,000
C. ​$720,000
D. ​$480,000