The Explanation for a Transaction in the General Journal in a Manual

question 78

True/False

The explanation for a transaction in the general journal in a manual system is indented under the credit part of the entry.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Account

An account receivable that is considered to be uncollectible and is therefore written off as a loss.

Allowance Method

An accounting technique used to estimate and account for potential uncollectible accounts receivable.

Write-off

The accounting action of declaring that an asset or receivable value is reduced or eliminated, often due to uncollectibility or obsolescence.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the amount of receivables that may not be collectible.