Historical Art Is a New Business

question 28

Multiple Choice

Historical Art is a new business.During its first year of operations,credit sales were $55,000 and collections on credit sales were $33,000.One account of $500 was written off.Management uses the percent-of-sales method to account for bad debts expense and estimates 3% of credit sales to be uncollectible.The ending balance of Allowance for Bad Debts account is ________.

• A) $1150
• B) $1650
• C) $645
• D) $2625

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Definitions:

Residual Dividend Policy

A strategy where dividends are paid to shareholders from the leftover or residual earnings after all operational and expansion-related expenses are met.

Target Capital Structure

The mix of debt, preferred equity, and common equity that a company aims to hold over time, optimizing its cost of capital and market value.

Projected Capital Budget

An estimation of the costs, investments, and resources needed for future projects within a specified period, usually to support long-term financial planning.

Net Income

The total earnings or profit of a business after deducting expenses, taxes, and costs.