Survey Of Accounting
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ISBN: 9780077862374
Author: Edmonds, Thomas P.
Publisher: Mcgraw-hill Education,
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Chapter 5, Problem 2E
Exercise 7-1A Analysis of financial statement effects of accounting for uncollectible accounts under the allowance method
Businesses using the allowance method for the recognition of uncollectible accounts expense commonly experience four accounting events:
- 1. Recognition of uncollectible accounts expense through a year-end
adjusting entry. - 2. Write-off of uncollectible accounts.
- 3. Recognition of revenue on account.
- 4. Collection of cash from
accounts receivable .
Required
Show the effect of each event on the elements of the financial statements, using a horizontal statements model like the one shown next. Use the following coding scheme to record your answers: increase is +, decrease is −, not affected is NA. In the
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1. A note receivable due in 18 months is listed on the balance sheet under the caption
A. current assets
B. investments
C. long-term liabilities
D. fixed assets
2. Two methods of accounting for uncollectible accounts are the
A. direct write-off method and the accrual method
B. direct write-off method and the allowance method
C. allowance method and the accrual method
D. allowance method and the net realizable method
3. What is the type of account and normal balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?
A. contra asset, debit
B. asset, credit
C. contra asset, credit
D. asset, debit
Question 4 of 18
Which of the following is not an acceptable balance sheet presentation of receivables?
Select the correct response
O trade notes receivable are combined with trade accounts receivable
cash advances to officers which are due after one year but within the entity's 18-month operating cycle, are reported as current assets
the allowance for bad debts is not offset against the related receivables but rather shown in a parenthetical notation as deduction to receivables
unearned finance charges included in the face amount of receivables are presented as deduction from the related receivables
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