The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Is Necessary Because

question 35

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is necessary because

• A)when recording uncollectible accounts expense, it is not possible to know which specific accounts will not pay.
• B)uncollectible accounts that are written off must be accumulated in a separate account.
• C)a liability results when a credit sale is made.
• D)management needs to accumulate all the credit losses over the years.

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Definitions:

Pure Discount

A financial instrument, such as a zero-coupon bond, that is sold at a discount and pays no interest, only returning the face value at maturity.

Interest-Only

A debt repayment strategy where the borrower pays only the interest on the principal balance, with the principal balance unchanged.

Pure Discount Loan

A loan where the borrower receives a sum of money upfront and repays a higher amount at the end of the loan period, effectively paying interest by the difference.

Lump Sum Payment

An isolated financial disbursement occurring once, instead of being divided into multiple payments over a duration.