Question 1

Of the two methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the allowance method provides in advance for uncollectible receivables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

At the end of a period before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $250. The net credit sales for the period total $500,000. If the company estimates uncollectible accounts expense at 1% of net credit sales, the amount of bad debt expense to be recorded in an adjusting entry is $4,750.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A debit balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accepted Answer

A)  is the normal balance for that account 
B)  indicates that actual bad debt write-offs have been less than what was estimated 
C)  cannot occur if the percentage of receivables method of estimating bad debts is used 
D)  indicates that actual bad debt write-offs have exceeded previous provisions for bad debts 
A)  is the normal balance for that account 
B)  indicates that actual bad debt write-offs have been less than what was estimated 
C)  cannot occur if the percentage of receivables method of estimating bad debts is used 
D)  indicates that actual bad debt write-offs have exceeded previous provisions for bad debts

Question 4

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $800 at the end of the year before adjustment), and an analysis of accounts in the customer ledger indicates the estimated amount of uncollectible accounts should be $16,000. Based on the estimate above, which of the following adjusting entries should be made?

Accepted Answer

A)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $800; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $800 
B)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $15,200; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $15,200 
C)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $800; credit Bad Debt Expense, $800 
D)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $16,800; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $16,800 
A)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $800; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $800 
B)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $15,200; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $15,200 
C)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $800; credit Bad Debt Expense, $800 
D)  debit Bad Debt Expense, $16,800; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $16,800

Question 5

Journalize the following transactions using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.
April 1 Sold merchandise on account to Jim Dobbs, $7,200. The cost of the merchandise is $5,400.
June 10 Received payment for one-third of the receivable from Jim Dobbs and wrote off the remainder.
Oct. 11 Reinstated the account of Jim Dobbs and received cash in full payment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Journalize the following transactions using the allowance...

Question 6

When companies sell their receivables to other companies, the transaction is called factoring.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

You have just received notice that a customer of yours with an Account Receivable balance of $100 has gone bankrupt and will not make any future payments. Assuming you use the allowance method, the entry you make is to

Accepted Answer

A)  debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
B)  debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Accounts Receivable 
C)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit Accounts Receivable 
D)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit Bad Debt Expense 
A)  debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
B)  debit Bad Debt Expense and credit Accounts Receivable 
C)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit Accounts Receivable 
D)  debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and credit Bad Debt Expense

Question 8

Given the following information, compute accounts receivable turnover:

Accepted Answer

A)  6.75 
B)  7.50 
C)  6.13 
D)  6.82 
A)  6.75 
B)  7.50 
C)  6.13 
D)  6.82

Question 9

Receivables that are expected to be collected in cash in eighteen months or less are reported in the current asset section of the balance sheet.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Mr. Potts issued a 90-day, 7% note for $200,000, dated February 3 to Valley Co. on account. Assume a 360-day year when calculating interest.)
a. Determine the due date of the note.
b. Determine the interest.
c. Determine the maturity value of the note.
d. Journalize the entry to record the receipt of the note from Potts on Feb. 3.
e. Journalize the entry to record the receipt of payment of the note at maturity by Valley Co.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mr. Potts issued a 90-day, 7% note...

Question 11

When using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the account Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is debited when a specific account is determined to be uncollectible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Financial statement data for the years ended December 31 for Parker Corporation are as follows:   a) Determine the accounts receivable turnover for each year. Round to one decimal place.
b) Determine the number of days' sales in receivables for each year. Round to whole days.
c) Does the change in accounts receivable turnover and number of days' sales in receivables from the first year to the second year indicate a favorable or unfavorable trend?

Accepted Answer

@#IMG-DLM& c) The increase in the accounts receiva

Question 13

What is the type of account and normal balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?

Accepted Answer

A)  contra asset, credit 
B)  asset, debit 
C)  asset, credit 
D)  contra asset, debit 
A)  contra asset, credit 
B)  asset, debit 
C)  asset, credit 
D)  contra asset, debit

Question 14

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,500 at the end of the year before adjustment), and bad debt expense is estimated at 4% of net credit sales. If net credit sales are $800,000, the amount of the adjusting entry to record the estimate of the uncollectible accounts is

Accepted Answer

A)  $29,500 
B)  $34,500 
C)  $32,000 
D)  cannot be determined 
A)  $29,500 
B)  $34,500 
C)  $32,000 
D)  cannot be determined

Question 15

A company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts receivables. When the firm writes off a specific customer's account receivable

Accepted Answer

A)  total current assets are reduced 
B)  total expenses for the period are increased 
C)  net realizable value of accounts receivable increases 
D)  there is no effect on total current assets or total expenses 
A)  total current assets are reduced 
B)  total expenses for the period are increased 
C)  net realizable value of accounts receivable increases 
D)  there is no effect on total current assets or total expenses

Question 16

The number of days' sales in receivables is an estimate of the length of time the accounts receivables have been outstanding.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Of the two methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the allowance method provides in advance for uncollectible receivables.

A debit balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

When companies sell their receivables to other companies, the transaction is called factoring.

You have just received notice that a customer of yours with an Account Receivable balance of $100 has gone bankrupt and will not make any future payments. Assuming you use the allowance method, the entry you make is to

Given the following information, compute accounts receivable turnover:

Receivables that are expected to be collected in cash in eighteen months or less are reported in the current asset section of the balance sheet.

When using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the account Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is debited when a specific account is determined to be uncollectible.

What is the type of account and normal balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,500 at the end of the year before adjustment), and bad debt expense is estimated at 4% of net credit sales. If net credit sales are $800,000, the amount of the adjusting entry to record the estimate of the uncollectible accounts is

A company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts receivables. When the firm writes off a specific customer's account receivable

The number of days' sales in receivables is an estimate of the length of time the accounts receivables have been outstanding.

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Exam 8: Receivables

Of the two methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the allowance method provides in advance for uncollectible receivables.

A debit balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

When companies sell their receivables to other companies, the transaction is called factoring.

You have just received notice that a customer of yours with an Account Receivable balance of $100 has gone bankrupt and will not make any future payments. Assuming you use the allowance method, the entry you make is to

Given the following information, compute accounts receivable turnover:

Receivables that are expected to be collected in cash in eighteen months or less are reported in the current asset section of the balance sheet.

When using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, the account Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is debited when a specific account is determined to be uncollectible.

What is the type of account and normal balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,500 at the end of the year before adjustment), and bad debt expense is estimated at 4% of net credit sales. If net credit sales are $800,000, the amount of the adjusting entry to record the estimate of the uncollectible accounts is

A company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts receivables. When the firm writes off a specific customer's account receivable

The number of days' sales in receivables is an estimate of the length of time the accounts receivables have been outstanding.

Introduction to Accounting and Business

Analyzing Transactions

The Adjusting Process

Completing the Accounting Cycle

Accounting for Merchandising Businesses

Inventories

Sarbanes-Oxley, Internal Control, and Cash

Fixed Assets and Intangible Assets

Current Liabilities and Payroll

Corporations: Organization, Stock Transactions, and Dividends

Long-Term Liabilities: Bonds and Notes

Investments and Fair Value Accounting

Statement of Cash Flows

Financial Statement Analysis

Managerial Accounting Concepts and Principles

Job Order Costing

Process Cost Systems

Cost Behavior and Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis

Variable Costing for Management Analysis

Budgeting

Performance Evaluation Using Variances From Standard Costs

Performance Evaluation for Decentralized Operations

Differential Analysis, Product Pricing, and Activity-Based Costing

Capital Investment Analysis

Cost Allocation and Activity-Based Costing

Lean Principles, Lean Accounting, and Activity Analysis

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