If a Customer Agrees to Keep Defective Merchandise Because the Seller

question 73

Multiple Choice

If a customer agrees to keep defective merchandise because the seller is willing to reduce the selling price, this transaction is known as a sales

• A)discount.
• B)return.
• C)contra asset.
• D)allowance.

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The projected worth of an asset upon reaching the end of its serviceable duration.

Straight-Line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life in equal annual amounts, simplifying accounting processes.

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of a tangible asset's cost that has been expensed since the asset was put into use, often shown on the balance sheet as a reduction from the asset's historical cost.

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation approach assigning a consistent depreciation expense amount to an asset throughout its operational lifespan.