Which Approach to Calculating GDP Is Especially Useful in Clarifying

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which approach to calculating GDP is especially useful in clarifying the resale of existing goods?

• A) The expenditure approach
• B) The income approach
• C) The value-added approach
• D) Any of these measurements will allow that kind of clarification equally well.

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Definitions:

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its clients or customers for goods or services delivered but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account that represents the amount of accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect.

Uncollectible Receivables

Amounts due from customers that are considered unattainable and likely to never be collected.

Adjusting Entry

An adjusting entry is a journal entry made at the end of an accounting period to record any unrecognized income or expenses for that period, ensuring the accounts comply with the accrual basis of accounting.