An Ethical Principle Based on the Idea That an Individual

question 57

Multiple Choice

An ethical principle based on the idea that an individual should maximize their own self-interests is called

• A)unethical egoism.
• B)ethical egoism.
• C)conscience egoism.
• D)conventional egoism.

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Definitions:

Journal Entries

Records of financial transactions in the accounting system, showing accounts affected, amounts, and date.

Allowance Account

An account used in accounting to reflect anticipated losses from accounts receivable that might not be collected.

Direct Write-Off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts whereby companies directly remove (write off) uncollectible amounts from accounts receivable when they are deemed uncollectible.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to allocate income and expenditure to the appropriate period.