To Record Estimated Uncollectible Accounts Using the Allowance Method, the Adjusting

question 52

Multiple Choice

To record estimated uncollectible accounts using the allowance method, the adjusting entry would be a

• A)debit to Accounts Receivable and a credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• B)debit to Bad Debt Expense and a credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.
• C)debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and a credit to Accounts Receivable.
• D)debit to Loss on Credit Sales and a credit to Accounts Receivable.

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Definitions:

Supplies

Items and materials used in the daily operations of a business, often consumable and regularly replaced.

Material Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials and the expected (or standard) cost.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual cost of labor and the expected (or budgeted) cost, based on predetermined rates and actual hours worked.

Variable Overhead Rate Variance

The gap between what was actually spent on variable overhead and what was predicted to be spent, considering the actual activity level.