The________ Method of Accounting for Bad Debts Records the Loss

question 205

Short Answer

The________ method of accounting for bad debts records the loss from an uncollectible account receivable at the time it is determined to be uncollectible (and not before).

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Definitions:

Paid-in Capital

The amount of money that a company has received from shareholders in exchange for shares of stock, beyond the par value of the shares.

Cost Method

An accounting method used to value certain investments at their original purchase cost, less any impairments.

Treasury Stock

Shares that were issued and subsequently reacquired by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or other financial instrument, as stated by the issuing company.