Why Would Anyone Invest in Junk Bonds,as They Are Called

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Essay

Why would anyone invest in junk bonds,as they are called?

Prepare journal entries for transactions involving sales on credit terms, credit card sales, and accounting for bad debts.

Understand and apply the concept of bad debts expense and the allowance method for accounting for uncollectibles.

Describe the financial instrument known as a note, including its maturity and the roles of involved parties.

Differentiate between the direct write-off and allowance methods of accounting for bad debts.

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