Match Each Ratio That Follows to Its Use (Items A-H)

question 21

Multiple Choice

Match each ratio that follows to its use (items a-h) . Items may be used more than once.
-Price-earnings
(P/E) ratio

• A)Assess the profitability of the assets
• B)Assess how effectively assets are used
• C)Indicate the ability to pay current liabilities
• D)Indicate how much of the company is financed by debt and equity
• E)Indicate instant debt-paying ability
• F)Assess the profitability of the investment by common stockholders
• G)Indicate future earnings prospects
• H)Indicate the extent to which earnings are being distributed to common stockholders

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Definitions:

Allowance

In accounting, an estimate for future adjustments to accounts receivable, reflecting debts that might not be collectible.

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts

Allowances for doubtful accounts is a contra asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may ultimately not be collectible.

Bad Debt Expense

Bad debt expense represents the loss that a company incurs when it is unable to collect receivables from customers who are unable to pay their debts.

Adjusting Entry

Refers to adjustments made in the books of accounts to record expenses or revenues that have occurred but are not accurately represented in financial statements.