Explain How to Record the Receipt of a Note Receivable

question 14

Essay

Explain how to record the receipt of a note receivable.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Accounts

Debts owed to a company that are deemed to be irrecoverable due to various reasons such as bankruptcy of the debtor.

Retained Earnings

The cumulative net income that has been retained by a company for reinvestment in its operations or to pay debt, not distributed to stockholders as dividends.

Depreciation Expense

The allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its expected useful life to account for the loss of value over time.

Cash Dividends

A portion of a company's earnings distributed to shareholders in the form of cash.