NACVA Exam CVA Topic 5 Question 79 Discussion

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Question #: 79
Topic #: 5

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One way is to compare the historical percentage of bad debt losses from past credit sales with the percentage current credit sales being charged to bad debt expense to see if too little or too much is currently being charged. Another approach is:

ATo compare the unearned revenue schedule allowance relative to the amount of overdue accounts

BTo compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of overdue accounts

CTo compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of expired accounts

DTo compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of undue accounts

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Suggested Answer: D

by Margart at Jan 28, 2024, 07:58 AM

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Aretha

10 days ago

But wouldn't comparing the aged account receivable schedule allowance give us a better indication of potential bad debt losses?

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Ozell

12 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is A) To compare the unearned revenue schedule allowance relative to the amount of overdue accounts.

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Aretha

14 days ago

I think the answer is B) To compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of overdue accounts.

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Mari

16 days ago

I think the correct answer is B. Comparing the aged account receivable schedule allowance to the amount of overdue accounts is a good way to assess the adequacy of the allowance.

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Jolanda

3 days ago

I agree, comparing the aged account receivable schedule allowance to the amount of overdue accounts is a key indicator.

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Rhea

18 days ago

But wouldn't comparing it to overdue accounts make more sense in terms of bad debt losses?

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Sol

19 days ago

I disagree, I believe the answer is C) To compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of expired accounts.

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Rhea

24 days ago

I think the answer is B) To compare the aged account receivable schedule allowance relative to the amount of overdue accounts.

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