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accounts receivable

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The subsidiary ledger containing the individual accounts with suppliers (creditors).

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account form

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The relationship between net sales and accounts receivable; computed by dividing the net sales by the average net accounts receivable; measures how frequently during the year the accounts receivable are being converted to cash.

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aging the receivables

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The process of analyzing the accounts receivable and classifying them according to various age groupings; with the due date being the base point for determining age.

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

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The contra asset account for accounts receivable.

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allowance method

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The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that provides an expense for uncollectible receivables in advance of their writeoff.

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bad debt expense

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The operating expense incurred because of the failure to collect receivables.

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direct write-off method

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The method of accounting for uncollectible accounts that recognizes the expense only when accounts are judged to be worthless.

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dishonored note receivable

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A note that the maker fails to pay on the due date.

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maturity value

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The amount that is due at the maturity or due date of a note.

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net realizable value

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The estimated selling price of an item of inventory less any direct costs of disposal; such as sales commissions.

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notes receivable

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A customer’s written promise to pay an amount and possibly interest at an agreed-upon rate.

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number of days’ sales in receivables

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The relationship between sales and accounts receivable; computed by dividing the net accounts receivable at the end of the year by the average daily sales.

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receivables

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All money claims against other entities; including people; business firms; and other organizations.