A Price Reduction Given When a Used Product Is Part

question 235

Multiple Choice

A price reduction given when a used product is part of the payment on a new product is referred to as a

• A) cash discount.
• B) seasonal discount.
• C) trade-in allowance.
• D) promotional allowance.
• E) subsidy discount.

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Definitions:

Uncollectibles

Accounts receivable that are recognized as not being collectible, representing losses to the company.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables on the balance sheet by an amount estimated to be uncollectible.

Uncollectible Accounts

These are debts that cannot be collected by a business, typically due to the debtor's inability to pay.

Adjusting Entries

The journal entries that bring the accounts up to date at the end of the accounting period.