If an Account Is Collected After Having Been Previously Written

question 184

Multiple Choice

If an account is collected after having been previously written off

• A) the allowance account should be debited.
• B) only the control account needs to be credited.
• C) both income statement and balance sheet accounts will be affected.
• D) there will be both a debit and a credit to accounts receivable.

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Definitions:

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's debt, equity, and other sources of financing used to fund its operations and growth.

Cost of Capital

The minimum return that a business needs to generate on its projects to preserve its marketplace value and draw in financing.

Flotation Costs

Expenses incurred by a company in issuing new stocks or bonds, including underwriting, legal, and registration fees.

Tax Rate

The rate at which taxes are imposed on the income of a person or business.