Why Are the Public Sector and Private Sector "Imperfect Institutions

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Essay

Why are the public sector and private sector "imperfect institutions"?

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Receivables

Debts owed to a company that are unlikely to be paid by the debtor, considered as a loss.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A reserve for accounts receivable that may not be collectible and is considered a contra asset on the balance sheet.

Bad Debt Expense

Represents the cost associated with accounts receivable that a company deems uncollectible, affecting the net income on its income statement.

Aging of Accounts Receivable

A process of categorizing accounts receivable based on how long they have been outstanding to estimate potential uncollectible amounts.