Which of the Following Is an Ideal Opening for a Direct

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an ideal opening for a direct claim?

• A) Unfortunately, you shipped only three laptops instead of the five we ordered.
• B) Please adjust invoice 3459 to show that we ordered six office chairs, not seven.
• C) Imagine our disappointment when we received our order and discovered three broken glasses.
• D) On November 1, our team met and decided it was time to upgrade the phones for our field representatives.
• E) You shipped us three tablets that didn't work, and you shipped them later than you promised.

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Definitions:

Accumulated Depreciation

The total amount of depreciation expense that has been recorded against a fixed asset over its useful life to date.

Book Value

Represents the value of an asset according to its balance sheet account balance, calculated as the original cost less any depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

Salvage Value

The projected remaining value of an asset when it reaches the end of its operational lifespan.

Residual Value

The estimated value of an asset at the end of its useful life.