A Method of Accounting for Uncollectible Receivables in Which the Company

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A method of accounting for uncollectible receivables in which the company estimates bad debts expense instead of waiting to see from which customers the company will not be able to collect is known as the allowance method.

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Definitions:

Capital Balance

The amount of money invested in a company by its owners or shareholders, not including any profits or earnings.

Net Assets

The total assets of an entity minus its total liabilities, representing the entity's equity value or net worth.

Income Ratio

A financial metric that compares different streams of income to assess financial performance or profitability.

Capital Balances

Capital balances indicate the amount of equity a partner or shareholder has in a business, reflecting the net contributions and withdrawals, plus their share of profits or losses.