Bad debts accounting for under the direct write-off method and accounting for intangible assets
Bad debts accounting for under the direct write-off method and accounting for intangible assets
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DQ# 1
- How are bad debts accounted for under the direct write-off method? What are the disadvantages of this method?
- Why would you select the percentage of sales method for calculating doubtful accounts instead of the percentage of receivables method? What are disadvantages and advantages of each of these methods of accounting for bad debts?
DQ#2
- What are the basic/important issues related to accounting for intangible assets?
- Pendergrass Company hires an accounting intern who says that intangible assets should always be amortized over their legal lives. Is the intern correct? Explain why (or why not).
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DQ# 1
- How are bad debts accounted for under the direct write-off method? What are the disadvantages of this method?
Under the direct write off-method, bad debts are expensed once they are ascertained that they are uncollectible. It is a general accounting technique that is used to account for bad debts once they are determined to be uncollectible. There are corresponding journal entries once bad debts become uncollectible. The bad debts are debited while the accounts receivable account is credited. Under the direct write off method, accountants do not make use of the allowance or reserve account…………….
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