Financial Accounting
Financial Accounting
5th Edition
ISBN: 9781259914898
Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 5, Problem 1SSQ
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Identify the suitable description for accounts receivable.

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Answer to Problem 1SSQ

Option (c).

Explanation of Solution

Option (a): Liabilities of the company that represents the amount owed to suppliers describes the accounts payable. Thus, option (a) is incorrect answer.

Option (b): Amounts that have previously been received from customer describes unearned revenue. Thus, option (b) is incorrect answer.

Option (c): Assets of the company representing the amount owed by customers describes accounts receivable. Thus, option (c) is correct answer.

Option (d): Amounts that have previously been paid to suppliers describes the prepaid expense. Thus, option (d) is incorrect answer.

As per the above explanation, option (a), (b) and (d) are incorrect answer. Thus, option (c) is correct answer.

Conclusion

Therefore, option (c) correct answer.

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Financial Accounting

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