Indicate How Each Event Affects the Elements of Financial Statements $$\text { Increase } = \mathrm { I } \quad\text { Decrease } = \mathrm { D } \quad\text { No Effect } = \mathrm { N }$$

question 104

Short Answer

Indicate how each event affects the elements of financial statements. Use the following letters to record your answer in the box shown below each element. You do not need to enter amounts. $$\text { Increase } = \mathrm { I } \quad\text { Decrease } = \mathrm { D } \quad\text { No Effect } = \mathrm { N }$$
Haltom Co. uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts. Show how the adjusting entry to recognize uncollectible accounts expense would affect the elements of Haltom's financial statements.

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Definitions:

Noncumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where missed dividend payments are not accumulated. Investors are not entitled to claim missed dividends in the future.

Par Common Stock

The face value of common stock as stated in the corporate charter; often a nominal amount that has no relation to its market price.

Dividend

A payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually as a distribution of profits.

Retained Earnings

The portion of net income that is kept by a company instead of being paid out as dividends to shareholders, contributing to the company's equity.