Gross Profit Is Calculated as ________

question 49

Multiple Choice

Gross profit is calculated as ________.

• A) total sales - cost of sales - selling, general, and administrative expenses - depreciation and amortization
• B) total sales - cost of sales - selling, general, and administrative expenses
• C) total sales - cost of sales
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A financial accounting tool used to estimate the amount of receivables that will likely be uncollectable.

Bad Debt Expense

An accounting term representing the amount of revenue considered uncollectible from customers or clients, typically recorded as an expense.

Credit Sales

Sales made on credit, allowing customers to purchase goods or services and pay at a later date.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the estimated portion of accounts receivable which may not be collected due to customer defaults.