The 2000 Accounts Receivable of ABC Company Have a Total

question 78

Multiple Choice

The 2000 accounts receivable of ABC Company have a total book value of $40,000.Bob Rotter,CPA,has selected and audited a sample of 100 accounts with a total book value of $1,950.The audited value of the 100 accounts in the sample is $1,875. Using the difference estimation technique,Rotter's estimate (to the nearest dollar) of year-end accounts receivable balance would be:

• A)$37,500
• B)$38,462
• C)$38,500
• D)$41,600

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Definitions:

Selling Expense

Costs incurred to secure customer orders and deliver the finished product to the customer, including advertising and sales staff salaries.

Product Costs

Costs that are incurred to acquire or manufacture a product, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.

Depreciation

The reduction in the value of an asset over time due to wear and tear, usage, or obsolescence, this concept is often used in accounting to allocate the cost of an asset over its useful life.

Factory Equipment

The machinery and tools used in the manufacturing process within a factory setting.