The Projected Addition to Retained Earnings Can Be Calculated As

question 56

Multiple Choice

The projected addition to retained earnings can be calculated as:

• A)PM × Δ Sales.
• B)PM × Δ Sales × (1 − Dividend payout ratio).
• C)PM × Projected sales × (1 − Dividend payout ratio).
• D)Projected sales × (1 − Dividend payout ratio).
• E)PM × Projected sales.

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Definitions:

Allowance Method

The allowance method is an accounting technique used to estimate and prepare for the amount of accounts receivable that may not be collectible.

Journal Entries

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's receivables that may not be collectible.

Accounts Receivable

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