The Following Cost Data Pertain to the Operations of Polek

question 128

Multiple Choice

The following cost data pertain to the operations of Polek Department Stores, Inc., for the month of March. The Northridge Store is just one of many stores owned and operated by the company. The Cosmetics Department is one of many departments at the Northridge Store. The central warehouse serves all of the company's stores.
-What is the total amount of the costs listed above that are NOT direct costs of the Northridge Store?

• A) $39,000
• B) $66,000
• C) $79,000
• D) $147,000

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Definitions:

Aging Method

A technique used in accounting to estimate uncollectible accounts receivable by categorizing them based on the length of time they have been outstanding.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to reduce the total receivables reported to reflect only the amounts expected to be collected.

Bad Debts Expense

Bad debts expense represents the loss that a company anticipates or realizes from customers who are unable to pay their outstanding balances.

Uncollectible Accounts

Refers to receivables that a business has determined are unlikely to be collected due to customer default.