Match Each Definition with the Correct Term Below

question 109

Multiple Choice

Match each definition with the correct term below.
-Compensating balance

• A)One way to control a cash fund and cash advances.
• B)A minimum amount that a bank requires a company to keep in its bank account as part of a credit-granting arrangement.
• C)The method of estimating uncollectible accounts that calculates the Uncollectible Accounts Expense.
• D)The process of accounting for the difference between the balance on a company's bank statement and the balance in its Cash account.
• E)The total proceeds of a promissory note.
• F)An unconditional promise to pay a definite sum of money on demand or at a future date.
• G)The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that matches bad debts against the sales they help produce.
• H)Short-term financial assets that arise from credit sales made in the ordinary course of doing business.
• I)A method of conducting business transactions that does not involve the actual transfer of cash.
• J)The cost of borrowing money or the return on lending money.
• K)A potential liability that can develop into a real liability if a particular event occurs.
• L)The method of estimating uncollectible accounts that calculates the targeted balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts.

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Definitions:

Machine Hours

Machine hours refer to the total time that a machine is operated during a specific period, often used as a basis for allocating manufacturing overhead costs in cost accounting.

Units of Production

A method of depreciation that allocates the cost of an asset over its useful life based on the number of units it produces.

Departmental Overhead Rates

Specific overhead rates calculated for each department within a company, facilitating more accurate cost allocation.

Direct Labor Hours

The total number of working hours spent by employees directly involved in the production of goods or services.