The General Ledger Account for Accounts Receivable Shows a Debit

question 91

Multiple Choice

The general ledger account for Accounts Receivable shows a debit balance of $25,000. Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a credit balance of $1,500. Net sales for the year were $250,000. In the past, 3 percent of sales have proved uncollectible, and an aging of accounts receivable resulted in an estimate of $10,000 of uncollectible accounts receivable. Using the accounts receivable aging method, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts balance (after adjustment) would be

• A) $11,500.
• B) $10,000.
• C) $8,500.
• D) $10,750.

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Definitions:

Material Variance

The difference between the actual cost of materials used in production and the standard cost expected.

Favourable Variances

Differences between actual and budgeted performance that result in better than expected financial outcomes.

Raw Material

The basic materials from which products are manufactured or made.

Desired Outcome

The specific result or objective that an individual or organization aims to achieve through a set of actions or strategies.