In Order to Be Recognized and Deducted on a Tax

question 38

True/False

In order to be recognized and deducted on a tax return,a loss must first be realized.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable Turnover

This metric calculates how many times a business can turn its accounts receivable into cash during a certain period, indicating the efficiency of credit and collection policies.

Average Collection Period

The average number of days it takes for a business to receive payments owed by its customers for goods or services sold on credit.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An estimation of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect, appearing as a contra-asset account on the balance sheet.

Net Credit Sales

The net income generated from credit sales after subtracting any returns or allowances.