Questions from Financial Accounting


Q: Which of the two methods of estimating uncollectibles provides for the most

Which of the two methods of estimating uncollectibles provides for the most accurate estimate of the current net realizable value of the receivables?

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Q: Neptune Company issued a note receivable to Sailfish Company. (

Neptune Company issued a note receivable to Sailfish Company. (a) Who is the payee? (b) What is the title of the account used by Sailfish Company in recording the note?

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Q: The maker of a $240,000, 6%, 90

The maker of a $240,000, 6%, 90-day note receivable failed to pay the note on the due date of November 30. What accounts should be debited and credited by the payee to record the dishonored note recei...

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Q: What are the three classifications of receivables?

What are the three classifications of receivables?

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Q: Dan’s Hardware is a small hardware store in the rural township of

Dan’s Hardware is a small hardware store in the rural township of Twin Bridges. It rarely extends credit to its customers in the form of an account receivable. The few customers who are allowed to car...

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Q: What kind of an account (asset, liability, etc.)

What kind of an account (asset, liability, etc.) is Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and is its normal balance a debit or a credit?

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Q: A firm has consistently adjusted its allowance account at the end of

A firm has consistently adjusted its allowance account at the end of the fiscal year by adding a fixed percent of the period’s sales on account. After seven years, the balance in Allowance for Doubtfu...

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Q: O’Neil Office Supplies has a fleet of automobiles and trucks for use

O’Neil Office Supplies has a fleet of automobiles and trucks for use by salespersons and for delivery of office supplies and equipment. Collins Auto Sales Co. has automobiles and trucks for sale. Unde...

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Q: Bullwinkle Co. acquired an adjacent vacant lot with the hope of

Bullwinkle Co. acquired an adjacent vacant lot with the hope of selling it in the future at a gain. The lot is not intended to be used in Bullwinkle business operations. Where should such real estate...

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Q: Alpine Company solicited bids from several contractors to construct an addition to

Alpine Company solicited bids from several contractors to construct an addition to its office building. The lowest bid received was for $1,200,000. Alpine decided to construct the addition itself at a...

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