The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Is Necessary Because

question 56

Multiple Choice

The allowance for uncollectible accounts is necessary because

• A)a liability results when a credit sale is made.
• B)when recording uncollectible accounts expense,it is not possible to predict specifically which accounts will not be collected.
• C)management should know how many credit losses have been sustained over the years.
• D)uncollected accounts that are written off must be accumulated in a separate account.

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Definitions:

Initial Cost

The initial expenditure involved in acquiring an asset or starting a project, before any operational or maintenance costs.

Net Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities, indicating the short-term liquidity and operational efficiency of the business.

Capital Cost Allowance (CCA)

The deduction in the Canadian tax system for depreciation of tangible property that a business uses to generate income.

Original Cost

The initial amount of money spent to acquire an asset, before depreciation or amortization is taken into account.