Although the Direct Method Is Easier to Use,the Financial Accounting

question 175

True/False

Although the direct method is easier to use,the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)prefers the indirect method of reporting cash flows from operating activities.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the amount of accounts receivable that is expected to be uncollectible.

Debit Balance

An excess of debits over credits in a ledger account, typically indicating an increase in assets or expenses.

Posting Error

A mistake made during the process of entering or recording financial transactions in the accounting records.

Written Off

The accounting action of declaring that an asset is no longer useful and its value has become zero, often leading to its removal from the balance sheet.