The Direct Write-Off Method

question 50

Multiple Choice

The direct write-off method:

• A)ignores the matching principle.
• B)is an acceptable alternative method of recognizing bad debt expense under GAAP.
• C)results in higher bad debt expense for most companies.
• D)may only be used by companies that do not extend credit to their customers.

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Definitions:

Dividend

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Annual Real Rate

The annual rate of return on an investment, adjusted for inflation, indicating the real purchasing power increase over the investment period.

Holding-Period Return

The total return received from holding an asset or portfolio of assets over a specified period, including interest, dividends, and capital gains.

Interest

The charge for the privilege of borrowing money, typically expressed as an annual percentage rate.