At the Beginning of January of the Current Year, Thomas

question 105

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of January of the current year, Thomas Law Center's ledger reflected a normal balance of $52,000 for accounts receivable. During January, the company collected $14,800 from customers on account and provided additional services to customers on account totaling $12,500. Additionally, during January one customer paid Thomas $5,000 for services to be provided in the future. At the end of January, the balance in the accounts receivable account should be:

• A) $54,700.
• B) $49,700.
• C) $2,300.
• D) $54,300.
• E) $49,300.

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Definitions:

Profit of Shareholders

The portion of a company's profits that is allocated to stockholders, often seen as a primary goal of businesses to maximize shareholder value.

Shareholder Orientation

A business approach that prioritizes the interests and value maximization for shareholders, often guiding strategic and operational decisions.

Welfare of Society

The overall health, happiness, and well-being of a community or civilization, often considered in economic and social policies.

Collusion

An agreement between parties, often secretly, to limit open competition by deceiving or defrauding others of their legal rights, or to obtain an objective forbidden by law typically by defrauding or gaining an unfair market advantage.