ACC291 final exam answers

1) Hahn Company uses the percentage of sales method for recording bad debts expense. For the year, cash sales are $300,000 and credit sales are $1,200,000. Management estimates that 1% is the sales percentage to use. What adjusting entry will Hahn Company make to record the bad debts expense?

A. Bad Debts Expense 15000 Allowances for Doubtful Accounts 15000

B. Bad Debts Expense 12000 Allowances for Doubtful Accounts 12000

C. Bad Debts Expense $12,000 Accounts Receivable $12,000

D. Bad Debts Expense $15,000 Accounts Receivable $15,000

2) Using the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debts expense, estimated uncollectible accounts are $15,000. If the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is $3,000 credit before adjustment, what is the amount of bad debts expense for that period?

A. $15,000

B. $12,000

C. $18,000

D. $8,000

3) Intangible assets

A. should be reported under the heading Property, Plant, and Equipment

B. should be reported as a separate classification on the balance sheet

C. should be reported as Current Assets on the balance sheet

D. are not reported on the balance sheet because they lack physical substance