Question 1

When using the percent of sales method of estimating uncollectibles the entry to record bad debt expense includes a credit to Accounts Receivable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

If the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uncollectible Accounts Expense 
B)  Accounts Receivable 
C)  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 
D)  Interest Expense

Question 3

On the basis of the following data related to assets due within one year for Simons Co., prepare a partial balance sheet in good form at December 31. Show total current assets.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On the basis of the following data...

Question 4

When the allowance method is used to account for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited when

Accepted Answer

A)  a customer's account becomes past due 
B)  an account becomes bad and is written off 
C)  a sale is made 
D)  management estimates the amount of uncollectibles

Question 5

a) The aging of Torme Designs' accounts receivable is shown below. Calculate the amount of each periodicity range that is deemed to be uncollectible.  b) If the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $1,135.00, record the adjusting entry for the bad debt expense for the year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of a) The aging of Torme Designs' accounts...

Question 6

Match each description to the appropriate term a-i).
-The difference between accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Accepted Answer

A) Accounts receivable turnover 
B) Net realizable value 
C) Accounts receivable 
D) Aging report 
E) Receivables
F)Direct write-off method
G)Allowance for doubtful accounts
H)Bad debt expense
I)Factoring

Question 7

When the allowance method for accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, net income is reduced when a specific receivable is written off.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A primary difference between the direct write-off and allowance method is whether or not bad debts is based on a percentage of sales.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

On June 30 the end of the period), Brown Company has a credit balance of $2,275 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. An evaluation of accounts receivable indicates that the proper balance should be $30,025. Journalize the appropriate adjusting entry.

Accepted Answer

The answer of On June 30 the end of the...

Question 10

The accounts receivables turnover ratio is computed by dividing total gross sales by the average net receivables during the year.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Match each description to the appropriate term a-d). Each term may be used more than once.
-This method is based on the theory that older accounts are less likely to be collected.

Accepted Answer

A) Direct write-off method 
B) Aging of receivables method 
C) Percent of sales method 
D) Allowance method

Question 12

The journal entry to record a note received from a customer to replace an account is

Accepted Answer

A)  debit Notes Receivable; credit Accounts Receivable 
B)  debit Accounts Receivable; credit Notes Receivable 
C)  debit Cash; credit Notes Receivable 
D)  debit Notes Receivable; credit Notes Payable

Question 13

In computing the maturity date of a note, the date the note is issued is included but the due date is omitted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Discuss the similarities and differences between accounts receivable, notes receivable, and other receivables.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the similarities and differences between accounts...

Question 15

Match each description to the appropriate term a-d). Each term may be used more than once.
-This method records bad debts when specific accounts are deemed uncollectible.

Accepted Answer

A) Direct write-off method 
B) Aging of receivables method 
C) Percent of sales method 
D) Allowance method

Question 16

The Lowery Co. uses the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. Lowery has a customer whose accounts receivable balance has been determined to likely be uncollectible. The entry to write off this account would be which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

A 60-day, 9% note for $10,000, dated May 1, is received from a customer on account. The maturity value of the note is

Accepted Answer

A)  $10,000 
B)  $10,150 
C)  $10,900 
D)  $9,100

Question 18

Determine the amount to be added to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts in each of the following cases and indicate the ending balance in each case.
a) Credit balance of $300 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts just prior to adjustment. Analysis of Accounts Receivable indicates uncollectible receivables of $8,500.
b) Credit balance of $500 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts just prior to adjustment. Uncollectible receivables are estimated at 2% of credit sales, which totaled $1,000,000 for the year.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Determine the amount to be added to...

Question 19

Journalize the following transactions using the direct write-off 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 for and received cash in full payment.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

GAAP requires companies with a large amount of receivables to use the allowance method.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 8: Receivables

When using the percent of sales method of estimating uncollectibles the entry to record bad debt expense includes a credit to Accounts Receivable.

If the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, what general ledger account is credited to write off a customer's account as uncollectible?

On the basis of the following data related to assets due within one year for Simons Co., prepare a partial balance sheet in good form at December 31. Show total current assets.

When the allowance method is used to account for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited when

a) The aging of Torme Designs' accounts receivable is shown below. Calculate the amount of each periodicity range that is deemed to be uncollectible. b) If the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $1,135.00, record the adjusting entry for the bad debt expense for the year.

Match each description to the appropriate term a-i) . -The difference between accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

When the allowance method for accounting for uncollectible receivables is used, net income is reduced when a specific receivable is written off.

A primary difference between the direct write-off and allowance method is whether or not bad debts is based on a percentage of sales.

On June 30 the end of the period), Brown Company has a credit balance of $2,275 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. An evaluation of accounts receivable indicates that the proper balance should be $30,025. Journalize the appropriate adjusting entry.

The accounts receivables turnover ratio is computed by dividing total gross sales by the average net receivables during the year.

Match each description to the appropriate term a-d) . Each term may be used more than once. -This method is based on the theory that older accounts are less likely to be collected.

The journal entry to record a note received from a customer to replace an account is

In computing the maturity date of a note, the date the note is issued is included but the due date is omitted.

Discuss the similarities and differences between accounts receivable, notes receivable, and other receivables.

Match each description to the appropriate term a-d) . Each term may be used more than once. -This method records bad debts when specific accounts are deemed uncollectible.

The Lowery Co. uses the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. Lowery has a customer whose accounts receivable balance has been determined to likely be uncollectible. The entry to write off this account would be which of the following?

A 60-day, 9% note for $10,000, dated May 1, is received from a customer on account. The maturity value of the note is

GAAP requires companies with a large amount of receivables to use the allowance method.