In the United States, the Average Person Uses About 400

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In the United States, the average person uses about 400 gallons of water per day.

Journalize transactions using allowance and direct write-off methods for uncollectible receivables.

Understand the methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables.

Analyze and prepare adjusting entries for bad debt expense using the aging method and percentage of sales or receivables.

Identify and journalize transactions under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.

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Definitions:

Departmental Income Statements

Financial statements that show the operating results of each department within a company, highlighting revenues and expenses.

Profit Center

A branch or division of a business that is responsible for generating its own revenue and profit.

Cost Center

A department within an organization that does not directly add to profit but still incurs costs.

Indirect Expenses

Expenses that cannot be traced directly to one department.