While in Prince Edward Island, Charlotte Goes to the Barbershop

question 88

Essay

While in Prince Edward Island, Charlotte goes to the barbershop, where she pays $24 for the haircut and $21 for the colour, both of which are subject to the 14% HST. She also tips the barber 17% of the combined cost of the haircut and colouring, excluding taxes. How much does Charlotte spend in total?

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Definitions:

Aging Method

An accounting technique used to estimate the amount of bad debts (uncollectible accounts) by categorizing accounts receivable according to their age (how long they have been outstanding).

Allowance Account

A contra asset account associated with accounts receivable that estimates the amount of receivables that may not be collected.

Doubtful Accounts

An estimate of the debts owed to a company that may not be collected, often listed as a contra account to accounts receivable.

Accounts Receivable

Funds that are yet to be paid by customers for the products or services they have received from a business.