When an Account Is Written Off Using the Allowance Method

question 123

Multiple Choice

When an account is written off using the allowance method, the

• A)cash realizable value of total accounts receivable will increase.
• B)net accounts receivable will decrease.
• C)allowance account will increase.
• D)net accounts receivable will stay the same.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that vary with the level of production, such as utilities and materials.

Direct Labor-Hours

The cumulative hours employees spend directly participating in the manufacturing process.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

The portion of manufacturing overhead costs that varies directly with production volume, such as utilities or raw materials.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to allocate overhead costs to products or job orders, calculated before the period begins based on estimated overhead costs and an allocation base.