James Is in the Business of Debt Collection

question 55

True/False

James is in the business of debt collection. He purchased a $20,000 account receivable from Green Corporation for $15,000. During the year, James collected $17,000 in final settlement of the account. James can take a $2,000 bad debt deduction in the current year.

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Definitions:

Public Funds

Financial resources collected and spent by government entities for the benefit and administration of public services.

General Partners

Individuals in a partnership who share equally in both the management of the business and the liability for the business's debts.

Limited Partnership

A form of partnership comprised of one or more general partners who manage the business and have unlimited liability, and one or more limited partners who have limited liability and do not participate in day-to-day management.

Fraud Suits

Legal actions initiated to address claims of deceitful practices or dishonesty, aiming to recover losses or damages caused by fraud.