The Process of Recording a Transaction in the Journal Is

question 107

Multiple Choice

The process of recording a transaction in the journal is called

• A) recording
• B) journalizing
• C) posting
• D) summarizing

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Definitions:

Bad Debts Adjustment

An accounting entry made to account for invoices that are not expected to be collected due to customer default.

Accounts Receivable

Represents the money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Direct Write-off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that directly writes off specific debts as they are deemed unrecoverable.

Uncollectible Accounts

Uncollectible accounts are debts from customers that a company has attempted to collect but determined they cannot be recovered and are thus written off as a loss.