Under the Direct Write-Off Method,which of the Following Is Included

question 156

Multiple Choice

Under the direct write-off method,which of the following is included in the entry to write off an uncollectible account?

• A) a credit to the Allowance for Bad Debts
• B) a credit to the customer's Account Receivable
• C) a debit to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
• D) No entry is made to write off uncollectible accounts.

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Definitions:

Supervisory Expense

Supervisory expense relates to the costs associated with the oversight and management of employees or production processes, often part of overhead costs.

Activity Rate

The predetermined rate used to allocate overhead costs to cost objects based on activities.

Activity-Based Costing

An accounting method that assigns costs to products or services based on the activities required to produce each product or service, aiming for more precise cost allocation.

Overhead Cost

All indirect costs associated with the operation of a business, including administrative expenses, depreciation, and utilities.