Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Has an Unadjusted Balance of $400

question 49

Multiple Choice

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted balance of $400 at the end of the year, and uncollectible accounts expense is estimated at 1% of net sales.If net sales are $300,000, compute the amount of the adjustment to record the provision for doubtful accounts.

• A) $400.
• B) $3,400.
• C) $3,000.
• D) $2,600.

Identify the components and calculation of the contribution margin and contribution margin ratio.

Assess the financial implications of changes in sales mix on break-even points and net income.

Understand the impact of operational changes (e.g., new machinery) on cost structure and profitability.

Calculate and interpret the sales mix and its effect on overall profitability.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed overhead as a period expense.

Absorption Costing

A cost calculation method in accounting that adds all expenses related to manufacturing—direct materials, direct labor, and both fixed and variable overhead—into the final cost of a product.

Directly Traced

Refers to costs or expenses that can be directly linked to a specific product, service, or department.

Product Costs

Expenses directly incurred from the manufacturing of products, including direct materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.