Under the Direct Write-Off Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Accounts

question 149

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited

• A) when a credit sale is past due.
• B) at the end of each accounting period.
• C) whenever a pre-determined amount of credit sales have been made.
• D) when an account is determined to be uncollectible.

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Definitions:

Year-end Adjustment

Financial adjustments made at the end of the accounting year to reflect accurate and up-to-date information in financial statements.

Stock Investment

The act of purchasing equity shares in a company with the expectation of earning dividends or selling the shares at a higher price for profit.

Insignificant Influence

Refers to a situation where an investor does not have the power to govern the financial and operating policies of an investee, leading to no significant impact on the financial outcomes of the investee.

Net Income

Profit after all expenses, taxes, and deductions are subtracted from total revenue.