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- Which method delays recognition of bad debt until the specific customer accounts receivable is identified? A. income statement method B. balance sheet method C. direct write-off method D. allowance methodWhich account type is used to record bad debt estimation and is a contra account to Accounts Receivable?Management can choose between two bases in calculating the estimated uncollectible accounts under the allowance method. One basis emphasizes an income statement viewpoint whereas the other emphasizes a statement of financial position viewpoint. Identify the two bases and contrast the two approaches. How do the different points of view affect the amount recognized as Bad Debts Expense during the accounting period?
- When the allowance method of recognizing bad debt expense is used, the allowance for doubtful accounts would decrease when Account previously written off is collected Specific uncollectible account is written off Specific account receivable is collected Account previously written off becomes collectibleExplain why writing off a bad debt against a company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts does not diminish the estimated realizable value of its accounts receivable.A disadvantage of basing bad debt expense on the historical relationship between actual bad debts and the outstanding accounts receivable balance at the end of the year is that A it is not a generally accepted accounting procedure. B it is an income statement approach. C it may not recognize the cause and effect relationship between expenses and revenues. D it may not result in a reasonable estimate of the net realizable value of receivables.
- Which among the statements is not correct? a. Net realizable value of accounts receivable results when accounts receivable is reduced by allowance for doubtful accounts b. Credit balances in accounts receivable arising from customer's advances should be excluded from accounts receivable c. The allowance method of recording bad debt loss is the one consistent with accrual accounting. d. answer not givenExplain why writing off a bad debt against the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts does not diminish a company's accounts receivables' estimated realizable value.The direct write-off method is generally not permitted for financial reporting purposes because a. Compared to the allowance method, it would allow greater flexibility to managers in manipulating reported net income.b. This method is primarily used for tax purposes.c. It is too difficult to accurately estimate future bad debts.d. Accounts receivable are not stated for the amount of cash expected to be collected.
- What would signify the net amount that a business foresees to receive when the allowance method of accounting is used for bad debts that involve estimating collectible accounts?Which of the following is a limitation of the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectibles? a. The direct write-off method overstates assets on the balance sheet. b. The direct write-off method does not match expenses against revenue very well. c. The direct write-off method does not set up an allowance for uncollectibles. d. All of the aboveWhat would be incorrect about reporting accounts receivable in the balance sheet? Presenting accounts receivable net of allowance for doubtful accounts. Presenting accounts receivable at estimated net realizable value. Presenting accounts receivable at gross amount, less allowance for doubtful accounts. Presenting accounts receivable in the current asset section. Presenting accounts receivable less bad debt expense and write-offs.