In Order for an Asset to Be Capitalized It Must

question 76

True/False

In order for an asset to be capitalized it must meet one of these three criteria: control, acquisition, and future benefit.

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Definitions:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that reduces the total receivables reported on the balance sheet to reflect the amount expected to be uncollectible.

Percentage of Sales Method

A method used for financial forecasting that predicts future occurrences, such as expenses or inventory needs, based on a fixed percentage of sales.

Bad Debt Expense

The cost associated with accounts receivable that a company is unable to collect, considered as a loss.

Bad Debt Expense

An income statement item reflecting the cost associated with the estimated uncollectible accounts receivable.