Abbott Company Uses the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible

question 154

Multiple Choice

Abbott Company uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts. Abbott estimates that 3% of credit sales will be uncollectible. On January 1, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $2,400. During the year, Abbott wrote off accounts receivable totaling $1,800 and made credit sales of $100,000. After the adjusting entry, the December 31 balance in Bad Debt Expense will be

• A) $1,200
• B) $3,000
• C) $3,600
• D) $7,200

Distinguish between relay outputs on VFDs and auxiliary contacts on traditional motor starters.

Understand the programmability and flexibility of input functions in VFD applications.

Understand the benefits and principles of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) technology and its impact on motor operation.

Identify the types of motors that are compatible with VFDs and their characteristics.

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Definitions:

Charge Account

A type of credit account that requires the full payment of the bill at the end of a billing cycle.

Creditor Responds

The process by which a creditor reacts or takes action in response to a debtor's payment behavior or proposal.

Bloomingdale's Credit Card

A branded credit card specifically for use at Bloomingdale's department stores, offering various benefits and rewards to cardholders.

Charged

In a legal context, it refers to formally accusing someone of a crime. In finance, it might refer to incurring a debt or a financial obligation.