If a Company Employs the Gross Method of Recording Accounts

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a company employs the gross method of recording accounts receivable from customers, then sales discounts taken should be

• A)reported as a deduction from sales in the income statement.
• B)reported as an item of "other expense" in the income statement.
• C)reported as a deduction from accounts receivable in determining the net realizable value of accounts receivable.
• D)reported as sales discounts forfeited in the cost of goods sold section of the income

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