The Activities of a Central Computer Facility Should Be Accounted

question 26

Multiple Choice

The activities of a central computer facility should be accounted for in the:

• A) General Fund.
• B) Internal Service Fund.
• C) Enterprise Fund.
• D) Capital Projects Fund.

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Definitions:

Bad Debts Expense

Bad debts expense represents the amount of receivables a company estimates it will not be able to collect from customers over a period.

Aging of Receivable Method

An accounting technique used to estimate bad debts by analyzing accounts receivable based on the length of time they have been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the amount of receivables a company does not expect to actually collect.

Bad Debts Expense

An expense account reflecting the cost of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customer defaults.