When a Company Uses the Allowance Method of Accounting for Uncollectible

question 57

Multiple Choice

When a company uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, which entry would not be found in the general journal?

• A)
• Bad Debt Expense \( \quad 500 \)
• Allowance for Doubtful Accounts \( \quad 500 \)
• B)
• Bad Debt Expense \( \quad 500 \)
• Accounts Receivable, Bob Smith\( \quad 500 \)
• C)
• \(\begin{array}{l}
• \begin{array} { l l }
• \text { Cash } & 300 \\
• \text { Allowance for Doubtful Accounts } & 200
• \end{array}\\
• \text { Accounts Receivable, Bob Smith } \quad 500
• \end{array}\)
• D)
• \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { Cash } & 500\end{array} \)
• Accounts Receivable, Bob Smith \( \quad 500 \)

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Definitions:

Accrue

The process in accounting by which revenues and expenses are recognized when incurred, regardless of when cash transactions occur.

Salaries Expense

The total amount spent by an organization on employee salaries over a specific period of time.

Salaries Payable

A liability account that records the amount of salaries owed to employees but not yet paid.

Accrued

Income earned or expenses incurred before cash has been exchanged, often recognized in the accounting process.