Probabilities That Can Be Estimated from Long-Run Relative Frequencies of Events

question 81

Multiple Choice

Probabilities that can be estimated from long-run relative frequencies of events are called _____ probabilities.

• A)objective
• B)subjective
• C)complementary
• D)joint

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectable.

Bad Debt Expense

The portion of receivables that a company estimates it will not collect, considered as an expense in the income statement.

Estimated Uncollectible Accounts

An accounting provision for debts that are anticipated to be uncollectable from customers or clients.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting approach where uncollectable accounts receivable are directly written off against income at the time they are deemed to be uncollectible.