When a Company That Uses the Allowance Method Writes Off

question 104

Multiple Choice

When a company that uses the allowance method writes off an actual bad debt:

• A)total assets decrease.
• B)total liabilities increase.
• C)total expenses increase and total revenues increase.
• D)total assets,revenues,and expenses remain the same.

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Definitions:

Income Statement

A financial report that summarizes a company's revenues, expenses, and profits over a specific period, usually a fiscal quarter or year.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that provides a snapshot of a company's financial condition at a specific time, showing assets, liabilities, and equity.

Average Sale Period

The average time it takes for a product to be sold after it's been produced or acquired by the business.

Balance Sheet

A fiscal summary that outlines a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a certain moment in time.