When the Allowance Method Is Used,the Write-Off of an Account

question 108

True/False

When the allowance method is used,the write-off of an account receivable results in an expense at the time of write-off.

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Definitions:

Net Sales

Total sales revenue minus returns, allowances, and discounts.

Gross Profit

Gross profit refers to the difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before administrative, overhead, and other expenses.

Receivables Turnover Ratio

A financial metric that measures a company's effectiveness in extending credit and collecting debts, calculated by dividing net credit sales by the average accounts receivable.

Net Sales

The amount of sales revenue remaining after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and discounts.