Manley Operates a Law Practice on the Accrual Method and Calendar

question 95

Multiple Choice

Manley operates a law practice on the accrual method and calendar year. At the beginning of the year, Manley's firm had an allowance for doubtful accounts with a balance of $15,000. At the end of the year, Manley recorded bad debt expense of $23,000 and the balance of doubtful accounts had increased to $18,000. What is Manley's deduction for bad debt expense this year?

• A)$23,000
• B)$3,000
• C)$26,000
• D)$5,000
• E)$20,000

Understand Keynes's explanations for the Great Depression and his policy recommendations.

Analyze the effects of shifts in aggregate demand on the economy's output and price level.

Identify the components and regions of the aggregate supply curve.

Grasp the fundamentals of classical economic theory, including the self-regulating nature of markets.

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