Flashcards in Reversed Chapter (8) Deck (13)
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The subsidiary ledger containing the individual accounts with suppliers (creditors).
accounts receivable
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The relationship between net sales and accounts receivable; computed by dividing the net sales by the average net accounts receivable; measures how frequently during the year the accounts receivable are being converted to cash.
account form
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The process of analyzing the accounts receivable and classifying them according to various age groupings; with the due date being the base point for determining age.
aging the receivables
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The contra asset account for accounts receivable.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
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The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that provides an expense for uncollectible receivables in advance of their writeoff.
allowance method
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The operating expense incurred because of the failure to collect receivables.
bad debt expense
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The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that recognizes the expense only when accounts are judged to be worthless.
direct write-off method
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A note that the maker fails to pay on the due date.
dishonored note receivable
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The amount that is due at the maturity or due date of a note.
maturity value
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The estimated selling price of an item of inventory less any direct costs of disposal; such as sales commissions.
net realizable value
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A customer’s written promise to pay an amount and possibly interest at an agreed-upon rate.
notes receivable
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The relationship between sales and accounts receivable; computed by dividing the net accounts receivable at the end of the year by the average daily sales.
number of days’ sales in receivables
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