Walter Worked Nights as a Clerk in a Fast-Food Store

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Multiple Choice

Walter worked nights as a clerk in a fast-food store.On his last work shift,Walter's boss told him,"I'm really grateful for the year that you have worked here.I am going to give you a bonus of $1,000 in your last paycheck." When Walter got his last paycheck,there was no bonus.If Walter sues,the likely result will be

• A)Walter will win, as the promise is enforceable.
• B)Walter will lose, as he gave no consideration.
• C)Walter will lose unless the promise was in writing.
• D)Walter will win, as no consideration is required to modify an employment contract.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for doubtful accounts receivable and adjust the amount of accounts receivable reported on the balance sheet.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for sales or services on credit, considered a current asset on the balance sheet.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate and offset the amount of receivables that may not be collected.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect due to customer defaults.