Using the Allowance Method, the Uncollectible Accounts for the Year

question 193

Multiple Choice

Using the allowance method, the uncollectible accounts for the year is estimated to be $28,000. If the balance for the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $7,000 debit before adjustment, what is the amount of bad debts expense for the period?

• A) $7,000
• B) $21,000
• C) $28,000
• D) $35,000

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Definitions:

Overhead Applied

The allocation of indirect costs, such as manufacturing overhead, to specific jobs or products based on a predetermined rate or method.

Activity-Based Costing

A cost allocation system that first identifies overhead expenses, assigns them to specific activities, and then distributes these costs to various products.

Traditional Costing Method

An accounting method that assigns indirect costs to products based on a predetermined overhead rate, often not reflecting the actual consumption of resources by each product.

Direct Labor-Hours

The total number of hours worked directly on the production of goods.