Question 1

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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Question 2

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d). Each term may be used more than once.
-This method focuses on the income statement.

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The percent of sales method is a method of estimating bad debts that is based on a percentage of the total sales for the period. It focuses on the income statement by estimating the bad debt expense for the period and recording it as an expense on the income statement. The other methods listed (direct write-off, aging of receivables, and allowance) also involve estimating bad debts, but they may focus more on the balance sheet or a combination of the income statement and balance sheet.

Question 3

Journalize the following transactions using the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables.?
Apr. 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 and received cash in full payment.

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Question 4

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.

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Question 5

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h).
-A formal, written instrument of credit that represents amounts due from customers

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"Notes receivable" is the term that refers to a formal, written instrument of credit that represents amounts due from customers.

Answer: F
 "Maker" refers to the person or entity that signs the note as the borrower and promises to repay the amount due.

Answer: A
 "Face amount" is the amount stated on the face of the note, which represents the principal amount borrowed.

Answer: D
 "Maturity value" refers to the total amount due on the note at its maturity date, which includes the face amount and any accrued interest.

Answer: H
 "Interest rate" refers to the percentage of the face amount that is charged as interest over the term of the note.

Answer: E
 "Dishonored note" is a note that has been presented for payment and has been refused or rejected by the borrower or maker.

Answer: B
 "Term" refers to the length of time over which the note is due and must be repaid, which is typically stated in months or years.

Question 6

Discuss the two methods for recording bad debt expense. What type of company uses each method?

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Question 7

Other than Accounts Receivable and Notes Receivable, name other receivables that might be included in the general ledger.

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Question 8

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h).
-The party promising to pay a note

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Maker is the term for the party promising to pay a note.

Question 9

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

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Interest is the cost of borrowing money, which is the amount charged by the lender to the borrower for the use of the lender's money.

Question 10

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h).
-The time between the date a note is issued and the due date of the note

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Term refers to the time between the date a note is issued and the due date of the note.

Question 11

List at least three indicators that a receivable may be uncollectible.

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Question 12

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

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Interest rate is the stated rate charged for using the money of another party.

Question 13

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

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Question 14

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

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The maturity value of a note receivable includes the face amount plus any interest due at the due date, representing the total amount that must be paid.

Question 15

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h).
-The dollar amount stated on a promissory note

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The face amount is the dollar amount stated on a promissory note.

Answer: D 
 Maturity value is the amount a promissory note is worth at the end of its term, including the face amount and any interest earned.

Answer: E
 A dishonored note is a promissory note that has not been paid on its due date.

Answer: F
 The maker is the person or entity who signs a promissory note and agrees to pay back the money borrowed.

Answer: G
 Notes receivable are written promises to receive money, often in the form of promissory notes.

Answer: H
 The interest rate is the percentage charged for borrowing money, typically stated as an annual percentage rate.

Answer: B
 The term is the length of time a promissory note is in effect before it becomes due.

Answer: C
 Interest is a fee charged for borrowing money, typically stated as a percentage of the amount borrowed.

Question 16

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d). Each term may be used more than once.
-This method estimates the uncollectible accounts receivable at the end of the accounting period.

Accepted Answer

The allowance method estimates the uncollectible accounts receivable at the end of the accounting period by creating an allowance for doubtful accounts.

Question 17

Stephanie Roe utilizes the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible receivables. On September 15, she is notified by the attorneys for Jacob Marley that Jacob Marley is bankrupt and no cash is expected in the liquidation of Jacob Marley. Write off the $675 of accounts receivable due from Jacob Marley.

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The answer of Stephanie Roe utilizes the direct write-off method...

Question 18

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h).
-A note that is not paid when it is due

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A note that is not paid when it is due is a dishonored note.

Question 19

The following journal entries would be used in one of the two methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables. Identify each.

(a)Bad Debt Expense900
Accounts Receivable-Billings900
(b)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts900
Accounts Receivable-Grover900

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Question 20

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d). Each term may be used more than once.
-With this method, there is no allowance account.

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The direct write-off method does not use an allowance account and instead directly writes off the uncollectible accounts as expenses when they become uncollectible.

Quiz 9: Receivables

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d) . Each term may be used more than once. -This method focuses on the income statement.

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -A formal, written instrument of credit that represents amounts due from customers

Discuss the two methods for recording bad debt expense. What type of company uses each method?

Other than Accounts Receivable and Notes Receivable, name other receivables that might be included in the general ledger.

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The party promising to pay a note

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

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The time between the date a note is issued and the due date of the note

List at least three indicators that a receivable may be uncollectible.

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

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

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

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -The dollar amount stated on a promissory note

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d) . Each term may be used more than once. -This method estimates the uncollectible accounts receivable at the end of the accounting period.

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-h) . -A note that is not paid when it is due

The following journal entries would be used in one of the two methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables. Identify each. (a)Bad Debt Expense900 Accounts Receivable-Billings900 (b)Allowance for Doubtful Accounts900 Accounts Receivable-Grover900

Match each description to the appropriate term (a-d) . Each term may be used more than once. -With this method, there is no allowance account.