Zellars,Inc

question 8

Multiple Choice

Zellars,Inc.is considering two mutually exclusive projects,A and B.Project A costs $95,000 and is expected to generate $65,000 in year one and $75,000 in year two.Project B costs $120,000 and is expected to generate $64,000 in year one,$67,000 in year two,$56,000 in year three,and $45,000 in year four.Zellars,Inc.'s required rate of return for these projects is 10%.The equivalent annual annuity amount for project A is

• A) $12,989.
• B) $13,357.
• C) $15,024.
• D) $18,532

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

An accounting provision made to accommodate possible unpaid debts or credit losses in a company's accounts receivable.

Debit Balance

An accounting entry that shows the amount owed or the total of transactions that have been charged to an account, typically indicating expenses or assets.

Aging the Accounts

The process of categorizing accounts receivables based on how long they have been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-account that reduces accounts receivable to reflect the amount of receivables that may not be collectible.