Rules Recently Established by the Securities and Exchange Commission Include

question 76

Multiple Choice

Rules recently established by the Securities and Exchange Commission include a "say on pay" rule that requires:

• A) Audit committee review of executive compensation.
• B) Nonbinding shareholder votes on executive pay.
• C) Compensation committees as a part of corporate boards.
• D) Detailed disclosures of executive compensation.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a contra-asset account that reflects the estimated amount of accounts receivable which may not be collectible.

Credit Sales

Transactions in which goods or services are sold and payment is deferred, allowing customers to purchase products or services on account.

Uncollectible Accounts

Accounts receivable that are recognized as uncollectible losses due to the inability to collect from the debtor.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for bad debts (uncollectible receivables) based on historical data or economic conditions.