Craig Is an Accountant Whose Clients Include Digby National Corporation

question 42

Multiple Choice

Craig is an accountant whose clients include Digby National Corporation.Elbert is Craig's attorney.Working papers that Craig develops when preparing financial reports for Digby are owned by

• A)Craig.
• B)Digby.
• C)Elbert.
• D)no one-the papers must be destroyed immediately after use.

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Definitions:

Accounting Period

A specific time period in which all financial transactions are recorded and financial statements are prepared.

Allowance

An accounting adjustment for accounts receivable, representing a reduction in the amount expected to be received due to potential uncollectible debts.

Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect fully.

Credit Balance

A credit balance occurs when the total credits in an account exceed the total debits, indicating the amount owed to the account holder or in the case of financial statements, to the creditor.