Discuss the Objectives of Civic Reformers, the Means by Which

question 43

Essay

Discuss the objectives of civic reformers, the means by which they sought to achieve those objectives, and the effectiveness of their efforts.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a business by its clients for goods or services that have been delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account representing the estimated amount of receivables that may not be collected, reducing net accounts receivable to a more realistic value.

Aging Schedule

An aging schedule is an accounting table that shows the breakdown of accounts receivables according to the length of time an invoice has been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-account reduced from accounts receivable on a company's balance sheet that represents the amount of sales that are expected not to be collected.