Which Prefix Means Many

question 172

Multiple Choice

Which prefix means many?

• A)nulli-
• B)un-
• C)poly-
• D)pan-

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Definitions:

Bad Debt Expense

A recognized expense that represents accounts receivable that are not expected to be collected.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of the accounts receivable that may not be collected, serving as a contra account to accounts receivable.

Percentage of Receivables Basis

An accounting method to estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts based on the expected uncollectibility of accounts receivable.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables reported on the balance sheet to reflect the amount expected to be uncollectible.