The Collection of an Account That Had Been Previously Written

question 17

Multiple Choice

The collection of an account that had been previously written off under the allowance method of accounting for uncollectibles

• A) will increase income in the period it is collected.
• B) will decrease income in the period it is collected.
• C) requires a correcting entry for the period in which the account was written off.
• D) does not affect income in the period it is collected.

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Definitions:

Revenue Variances

The difference between actual revenue and budgeted or projected revenue.

Spending Variances

The difference between actual spending and budgeted or planned spending in various categories.

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause changes in the cost of an activity or process, which are used to allocate costs based on actual usage or consumption.

Vocational School

An educational institution that provides specialized training and education aimed at preparing students for specific trades, crafts, or careers.