Valuation of Accounts Receivables, Accounting Assignment Homework Help

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(1) “Valuation of Accounts Receivables” Please respond to the following:

  • Watch A. Mursau’s video:

  • Then, discuss the primary advantages and disadvantages of applying the direct write-off and the allowance method of writing off accounts. Even though the direct write-off method is not acceptable for generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) reporting, take a position on whether or not estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts distorts gross income. Propose an alternative method to increase the accuracy of reporting. Explain your rationale.

(2) “Inventory Costing Methods” Please respond to the following:

  • Use the Internet to research the annual report of at least three (3) merchandising companies. Determine the costing method (Last In First Out [LIFO], First In First Out [FIFO], and weighted average) that is used to record inventory. Next, watch C. Pence’s video:

  • Identify the primary benefits in using the costing method (LIFO, FIFO, and weighted average) that is used to record inventory. Explain at least three (3) reasons that would lead each of your chosen companies to switch to a different costing method.