Homework 3

docx

School

University of Maryland, Baltimore *

*We aren’t endorsed by this school

Course

301

Subject

Accounting

Date

Feb 20, 2024

Type

docx

Pages

4

Uploaded by MasterJackalPerson523

Report
Jonelle White University of Maryland Global Campus ACCT 301 : Accounts for non-accounting managers Dr. Hilary Evbayiro 1/30/2024
1. What are accounts receivable and notes receivable? Accounts receivable is any money owed to a business for goods or service provided. And notes receivable is a formal or written agreement that money owed will be paid in a set time. 2. What is meant by the net realizable value of receivables? Net realizable of receivable refers to the amount to be collected on outstanding receivable accounts. 3. What is the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts ? This is a method used to estimate the amount of the receivable accounts that will go unpaid. 4. What is the advantage of using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts? The allowance method of accounting is advantageous for collectible accounts because it provides a more accurate estimate of a business' finances.   5. What is accrued interest? Accrued interest is the money gained hat a loan that has not been paid gains over time. 6. Name and describe the four cost flow methods discussed in your reading. The four cost flow methods are:  FIFO (First In-First Out) means that goods that go into inventory first are the first that are sold. LIFO (Last In, First Out) means that the set of goods that goes in inventory last, is the first that is sold.
Specific Identification is when each item in a business inventory is identified and tracked by price from it was bought to when it is sold. Weighted Average-Cost is when a business just finds the average cost of product during a period. 7. What is the difference between the flow of costs and the physical flow of goods? Flow of cost refers to the assumed cost of products moving through a business, while physical flow refers to the actual physical movement of products within a company. 8. Distinguish between current liabilities and long-term debt. Current liabilities must be paid in a year or in the business operating cycle, while long-term liabilities are paid beyond a year or outside the operating cycle.   9. What are contingent liabilities?  Contingent liabilities are those  that may happen based on the outcome of an unknown event in the future (Banton, 2023).  10. What is a classified balance sheet? A classified balance sheet classifies assets, liabilities, and equity into specific categories. References  
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
  • Access to all documents
  • Unlimited textbook solutions
  • 24/7 expert homework help
Banton, C. (2023). Contingent liability: What is it, and what are some examples? Investopedia. https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/contingentliability.asp