The Account Receivable Period May Be Calculated as Accounts Receivable

question 93

True/False

The account receivable period may be calculated as accounts receivable divided by sales.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to manage accounts receivable and bad debt by estimating uncollectible accounts at the end of each period.

Write Off

The accounting action of recognizing that an asset has reduced in value and reporting its loss.

Customer's Bill

A statement issued to a customer, outlining charges for goods or services provided.

Bad Debts Expense

The cost recognized by a business to account for receivables that are unlikely to be collected.