Which one of the following is not an accurate statement regarding the direct write-off method of accounting for bad debts?
a. The direct write-off method has some deficiencies when accounting for bad debts.
b. The direct write-off method ignores the possibility that partial collection of a company's outstanding accounts receivable may occur.
c. Under the direct write-off method, an expense is increased.
d. The allowance method for bad debts violates the matching principle, but the direct write-off method does not.
d
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The following information is from the 2020 records of R & S Commercial Plumbing Company:
Bad debts expense is estimated by the percent-of-sales method. Management estimates that 6% of net credit sales will be uncollectible. Calculate the amount of bad debts expense for 2020.
A) $10,800
B) $8220
C) $12,360
D) $9300
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. $9,000; $15,000 b. $19,000; $25,000 c. $29,000; $35,000 d. $39,000; $45,000