A Machine Originally Had an Estimated Useful Life of 5

question 95

Multiple Choice

A machine originally had an estimated useful life of 5 years, but after 3 complete years, it was decided that the original estimate of useful life should have been 10 years. At that point the remaining cost to be depreciated should be allocated over the remaining:

• A) 2 years.
• B) 5 years.
• C) 7 years.
• D) 8 years.
• E) 10 years.

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Definitions:

Outstanding Accounts Receivable

The amount of money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of accounts receivable that is expected to become uncollectible.

Percent of Sales Method

A forecasting technique used in financial planning to estimate certain balance sheet and income statement accounts based on projected sales growth.

Bad Debts

Amounts owed to a company that are not expected to be received, often due to customers being unable to pay.