The Following Accounts Were Included on Mali Co

question 287

Multiple Choice

The following accounts were included on Mali Co.'s unadjusted trial balance at December 31, 2013: Mali estimates that 1.5 % of the gross accounts receivable will become uncollectible.After the proper adjustment at December 31, 2013, the allowance for doubtful accounts should have a credit balance of

• A)$23,750.
• B)$12,750.
• C)$11,000.
• D)$ 1,750.

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Definitions:

Title Theory

A legal concept in real estate law where the lender holds title to the property until the loan is paid off by the borrower.

Lien Theory

A concept in real estate law where the mortgage holder has a lien on the property as security for the underlying loan, but the borrower retains title to the property.

Title Theory

Title theory pertains to mortgage law where the mortgage lender holds title to the mortgaged property until the borrower has fully paid off the loan.

Mortgages

Legal agreements in which a lender lends money at interest in exchange for taking title of the borrower's property, with the condition that the conveyance of title becomes void upon the payment of the debt.