When a Company Is Using the Direct Write-Off Method, and an Account

question 135

Multiple Choice

When a company is using the direct write-off method, and an account is written off, the journal entry consists of a:

• A)debit to Accounts Receivable and a credit to Cash.
• B)credit to Accounts Receivable and a debit to Bad Debts Expense.
• C)debit to the Allowance for Bad Debts and a credit to Accounts Receivable.
• D)credit Accounts Receivable and a debit to Interest Expense.

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Definitions:

Common Binomial Factor

A binomial that is a factor common to two or more polynomials.

Negative Real Number

A real number that is less than zero.

Standard Form

In mathematics, a way to write numbers using the digits 0-9, with each digit having a place value. In algebra, a standard form of an equation might be ax + by = c.

Greatest Common Monomial Factor

The greatest common monomial factor between two or more monomials is the highest monomial that divides each of the monomials without a remainder.