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Identify (by letter) each of the following characteristics as being an advantage, a disadvantage, or not applicable to the corporate form of business organization.
A = Advantage
D = Disadvantage
N = Not Applicable
Characteristics
1. Separate legal entity
2. Taxable entity resulting in additional taxes
3. Continuous life
4. Unlimited liability of owners
5. Government regulation
6. Separation of ownership and management
7. Ability to acquire capital
8. Ease of transfer of ownership
Accounts Receivable
Pending payments to a company from its customers for merchandise or services that have already been given.
Allowance Method
An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts expense, building an allowance for doubtful accounts.
Bad Debts Expense
The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company cannot collect and thus writes off as a loss.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
A valuation account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collectible.
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