extra questions Flashcards
The normal balance of any account is the
Side which increases that amount
The term “receivables” refers to
amounts due from individuals or comapnies
Three accounting issues associated with accounts receivable are
recognizing, valuing, and disposing
The net amount expected to be received in cash from receivables is termed the
cash realizable value
If a company fails to record estimated bad debts expense then what value is understated
cash realizable
When the allowance method is used to account for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debt Expense is
debited when
managment estimates the amount of uncollectiables
Bad Debt Expense is reported on the income statement as
an operating expense
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is reported in the
balance sheet as a contra asset
if youre losing cash is it a credit or debt
credit
if youre gaining cash it is a debit