For Each of the Following, Identify in Column 1 the Balance

question 46

Essay

For each of the following, identify in Column 1 the balance the account will have in the adjusted trial balance columns (debit or credit), in Column 2 the financial statement column(s) in which the account balance will be found (income statement or balance sheet), and in Column 3 the effect the account will have on the determination of net income (increase, decrease, or none).
- $\begin{array} { | l | l | l | l | } \hline & \text { Column } 1 & \text { Column } 2 & \text { Column } 3 \\\hline \text { Purchase discounts } & & & \\\hline\end{array}$

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Definitions:

Allowance

A reduction from the gross amount of an asset to recognize a reduction in its value.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense reported on the income statement, representing the estimated amount of receivables that a company does not expect to collect.

Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers or other parties for goods or services that have been delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Year of Sale

The specific calendar year in which a sale transaction of goods, services, or assets is completed.