When We Say That Money Serves as a Unit of Account

question 79

Multiple Choice

When we say that money serves as a unit of account, we mean that it is:

• A)a way to keep some of our wealth in a readily spendable form for future use.
• B)a means of payment.
• C)a monetary unit for measuring and comparing the relative values of goods.
• D)declared as legal tender by the government.

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Definitions:

Aging Of Receivables

A method used in accounting to estimate the amount of receivables that may not be collectible by categorizing them according to the length of time they have been outstanding.

Uncollectible

Refers to accounts receivable that are considered to be uncollectible and thus written off as a loss.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made prior to preparing financial statements to adjust the balances of accounts to accurately reflect the financial activity.

Adjusting Entry

A journal entry made in accounting records at the end of an accounting period to update the balances of certain accounts and reflect the true financial position of a business.