Tate Enters into a Contract with Smith Under the Terms

question 68

Multiple Choice

Tate enters into a contract with Smith under the terms of which Smith is to pay Tate $7,000 and Tate is to build a garage,repair a boat,and build a doghouse.If the doghouse has not yet been built,which term describes the type of contract in existence?

• A) Quasi contract
• B) Executed contract
• C) Illusory contract
• D) Executory contract

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Definitions:

Write-off

The accounting action of declaring that an asset or receivable value is reduced or eliminated, often due to uncollectibility or obsolescence.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the amount of receivables that may not be collectible.

Accounts Receivable

The total amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Direct Write-off Method

The Direct Write-off Method is an accounting approach where uncollectible debts are charged directly to expense as they are identified, without creating an allowance for doubtful accounts.