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Generally accepted accounting principles do not normally allow the use of the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts.

A) True
B) False

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Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The stated rate charged for using the money of another party


A) Face amount
B) Term
C) Interest
D) Maturity value
E) Dishonored note
F) Maker
G) Notes receivable
H) Interest rate

I) B) and H)
J) A) and G)

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is classified as a (n) ______ account and has a normal ______ balance.​


A) owner's equity, credit
B) contra asset, debit
C) owner's equity, debit
D) contra asset, credit

E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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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.


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

E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

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Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The amount charged for using the money of another party


A) Face amount
B) Term
C) Interest
D) Maturity value
E) Dishonored note
F) Maker
G) Notes receivable
H) Interest rate

I) A) and G)
J) B) and F)

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Trade receivables occur when two companies trade or exchange notes receivable.

A) True
B) False

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Tanning Company analyzes its receivables to estimate bad debt expense. The accounts receivable balance is $390,000 and credit sales are $1,300,000. An aging of accounts receivable shows that approximately 5% of the outstanding receivables will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Tanning Company make if Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,500 before adjustment? a. Bad Debt Expense 17,000\quad 17,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 17,000\quad 17,000 b. Bad Debt Expense 19,500\quad 19,500 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 19,500\quad 19,500 c. Bad Debt Expense     ~~~~ 22,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 22,000\quad 22,000 d. Bad Debt Expense      ~~~~~ 65,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 65,000\quad 65,000

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Given the following information, compute accounts receivable turnover.  Gross sales $150,000 Accounts receivable, beginning of year $18,000 Sales 135,000 Accounts receivable, end of year 22,000\begin{array}{|lr|ll|}\hline \text { Gross sales } & \$ 150,000 & \text { Accounts receivable, beginning of year } & \$ 18,000 \\\hline \text { Sales } & 135,000 & \text { Accounts receivable, end of year } & 22,000 \\\hline\end{array}


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

E) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

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Journalize the following transactions using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.?Feb. 20 Received $1,000 from Andrew Warren and wrote off the remainder owed of $4,000 as uncollectible.May 10 Reinstated the account of Andrew Warren and received $4,000 cash in full payment.

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Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The amount due that must be paid at the due date of a note receivable


A) Face amount
B) Term
C) Interest
D) Maturity value
E) Dishonored note
F) Maker
G) Notes receivable
H) Interest rate

I) A) and D)
J) A) and E)

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An aging of a company's accounts receivable indicates that the estimate of uncollectible accounts totals $6,400. If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $1,300 debit balance, the adjustment to record the bad debt expense for the period will require a


A) debit to Bad Debt Expense for $7,700
B) debit to Bad Debt Expense for $6,400
C) debit to Bad Debt expense for $5,100
D) credit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for $1,300

E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

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Sunshine Service Center received a 120-day, 6% note for $40,000, dated April 12 from a customer on account. (a)Determine the due date of the note. (b)Determine the maturity value of the note. (c)Journalize the entry to record the receipt of the payment of the note at maturity.

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Which statement is not true?


A) Current assets are normally reported in order of their liquidity.
B) Disclosures related to receivables are reported in the financial statement notes.
C) Cash and cash equivalents are the first items reported under Current assets.
D) All receivables that are expected to be realized in cash beyond 265 days are reported in the Noncurrent assets section.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Match each description to the appropriate term (a-i) . -Operating expense recorded as a result of receivables becoming uncollectible


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

J) D) and H)
K) C) and D)

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If a promissory note is dishonored, the payee should still record interest revenue.

A) True
B) False

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At the end of a period (before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $500. Credit sales for the period total $800,000. If bad debt expense is estimated at 1% of credit sales, the amount of bad debt expense to be recorded in the adjusting entry is $8,500.

A) True
B) False

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The following are the current assets of Barnes Co. as of December 31:?Accounts receivable$ 38,000Allowance for doubtful accounts5,000Cash45,000Interest receivable5,500Merchandise inventory88,000Notes receivable100,000?Prepare the Current assets section of the balance sheet.

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Barnes Co.
Balance Sheet
December 31
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A company is selling its receivables when it issues its own credit card.

A) True
B) False

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An alternative name for Bad Debt Expense is


A) Collection Expense
B) Credit Loss Expense
C) Uncollectible Accounts Expense
D) Deadbeat Expense

E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

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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


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

E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

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