A Method of Estimating Bad Debts Expense That Involves a Detailed

question 22

Multiple Choice

A method of estimating bad debts expense that involves a detailed examination of outstanding accounts and the length of time past due is the:

• A)Direct write-off method.
• B)Aging of accounts receivable method.
• C)Percentage of sales method.
• D)Aging of investments method.
• E)Percent of accounts receivable method.

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Definitions:

Debit Entry

An accounting entry that results in either an increase in assets or expenses, or a decrease in liabilities or equity, on a company's balance sheet.

Account

A record in financial accounting that tracks the financial transactions related to a specific asset, liability, equity, revenue, or expense.

Credits

Accounting entries that increase liabilities or equity or decrease assets or expenses.

Account Balances

The amounts in financial accounts, representing the net value at a particular point in time after accounting for all debits and credits.