At December 31,Gill Co

question 128

Multiple Choice

At December 31,Gill Co.reported accounts receivable of $238,000 and an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $600 (debit) .An analysis of accounts receivable suggests that the allowance for uncollectible accounts should be 3% of accounts receivable.The amount of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts would be:

• A)$6,540.
• B)$7,800.
• C)$7,140.
• D)$7,740.

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Definitions:

Futures Contract

A standardized legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity or financial asset at a predetermined price at a specific time in the future.

Clearinghouse

Established by exchanges to facilitate transfer of securities resulting from trades. For options and futures contracts, the clearinghouse may interpose itself as a middleman between two traders.

Taxation

The process whereby authorities impose financial charges on individuals or legal entities, which can have implications for investment decisions.

Futures Trading

Involves buying and selling futures contracts which are agreements to buy or sell an asset at a future date for a price that is decided now.