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The maturity value of a note receivable is always the same as its face value.

A) True
B) False

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At the end of a period (before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $5,000. The Accounts Receivable balance is analyzed by aging the accounts and the amount estimated to be uncollectible is $50,000. The amount to be recorded in the adjusting entry for the Bad Debt Expense is $45,000.

A) True
B) False

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Accounts Receivable Turnover measures


A) how frequently during the year the accounts receivable are converted to cash
B) the number of days of accounts receivable outstanding
C) the fair market value of accounts receivable
D) the efficiency of the accounts payable function

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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In accounting for uncollectible receivables, the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will directly impact the amount of the adjustment when applying which method?


A) direct write-off method
B) percentage of sales method
C) Analysis of receivables method
D) both (b) and (c)

E) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

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When comparing the direct write-off method and the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables, a major difference is that the direct write-off method


A) uses a percentage of sales method to estimate uncollectible accounts.
B) is used primarily by large companies with many receivables.
C) is used primarily by small companies with few receivables.
D) uses an allowance account.

E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

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At the end of a period, (before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $250. The net credit sales for the period total $500,000. If the company estimates uncollectible accounts expense at 1% of net credit sales, the amount of bad debt expense to be recorded in an adjusting entry is $4,750.

A) True
B) False

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A 60-day, 9% note for $10,000, dated May 1, is received from a customer on account. The maturity value of the note is


A) $10,000
B) $10,150
C) $10,900
D) $9,100

E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

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On the balance sheet, the amount shown for the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is equal to the


A) Uncollectible accounts expense for the year
B) total of the accounts receivables written-off during the year
C) total estimated uncollectible accounts as of the end of the year
D) sum of all accounts that are past due.

E) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

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On October 1, Black Company receives a 9% interest bearing note from Reese Company to settle a $20,000 account receivable. The note is due in six months. At December 31, Black should record interest revenue of


A) $0
B) $450
C) $900
D) $1,800

E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

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Under the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts, Bad Debts Expense is debited


A) at the end of each accounting period.
B) when a credit sale is past due.
C) whenever a pre-determined amount of credit sales have been made.
D) when an account is determined to be worthless.

E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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Notes or accounts receivables that result from sales transactions are often called


A) non-trade receivables.
B) trade receivables.
C) merchandise receivables.
D) sales receivables.

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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

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On the basis of the following data related to assets due within one year for Webb Co., prepare a partial balance sheet in good form at December 31, 2014. Show total current assets. On the basis of the following data related to assets due within one year for Webb Co., prepare a partial balance sheet in good form at December 31, 2014. Show total current assets.

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

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,100 at the end of the year (before adjustment) , and an analysis of customers' accounts indicates uncollectible receivables of $19,700. Which of the following entries records the proper adjustment for Bad Debt Expense?


A) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $17,600; credit Bad Debt Expense, $17,600
B) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $21,800; credit Bad Debt Expense, $21,800
C) debit Bad Debt Expense $21,800; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $21,800
D) debit Bad Debt Expense, $17,600; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $17,600

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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For each of the following notes receivables held by Rogers Company determine the interest revenue to be reported on the income statements for 2011 and 2012. Round answers to nearest whole dollar. For each of the following notes receivables held by Rogers Company determine the interest revenue to be reported on the income statements for 2011 and 2012. Round answers to nearest whole dollar.

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The term "receivables" includes all


A) money claims against other entities.
B) merchandise to be collected from individuals or companies.
C) cash to be paid to creditors.
D) cash to be paid to debtors.

E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

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At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $90,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $850; and net sales for the year total $300,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 2.5% of net sales. Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance of Doubtful Accounts; and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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The Lowery Co. uses the direct write-off method of accounting for uncollectible accounts receivable. Lowery has a customer whose accounts receivable balance has been determined to likely be uncollectible. The entry to write off this account would be which of the following?:


A) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts; credit Accounts Receivable
B) debit Sales Returns and Allowance, credit Accounts Receivable
C) debit Bad Debt Expense; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
D) debit Bad Debt Expense; credit Accounts Receivable

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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Although Allowance for Doubtful Accounts normally has a credit balance, it may have either a debit or a credit balance before adjusting entries are recorded at the end of the accounting period.

A) True
B) False

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