The Gross Profit Method and Retail Method Are Both Ways

question 81

Essay

The gross profit method and retail method are both ways of estimating ending inventory. Briefly explain how the two methods differ.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Receivables

Debts owed to a company that are considered uncollectible and are written off as a loss.

Bad Debt Expense

An expense account representing the estimated uncollectible accounts receivable.

Direct Write-off Method

An accounting method where bad debts are expensed only when specific accounts are deemed uncollectible and written off.

Uncollectible Accounts Expense

Uncollectible accounts expense is the cost associated with receivables that a company does not expect to collect, impacting the net income and accurate representation of receivables.