Using the Aging-Of-Receivables Method to Estimate Uncollectibles, Avidity Corporation Estimates

question 151

Multiple Choice

Using the aging-of-receivables method to estimate uncollectibles, Avidity Corporation estimates that $3,550 of its accounts receivable will be uncollectible. Prior to adjustment, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a credit balance of $800. Uncollectible account expense to be reported on the income statement is:

• A)$4,350.
• B)$3,550.
• C)$2,750.
• D)$800.

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Materials directly linked to the creation of certain products or services.

T-Accounts

A visual representation of accounts used in double-entry bookkeeping, showing debits on the left side and credits on the right.

Cost Of Goods Sold

The expenses directly related to the manufacture of products a company sells, which include the costs of materials and labor.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly linked to the production of goods, including indirect materials, indirect labor, and other indirect expenses.