Table of contents

1. Introduction to Accounting1h 21m
2. Transaction Analysis1h 13m
3. Accrual Accounting Concepts2h 38m
4. Merchandising Operations2h 30m
5. Inventory1h 55m
6. Internal Controls and Reporting Cash1h 16m
7. Receivables and Investments3h 8m
8. Long Lived Assets5h 1m
9. Current Liabilities2h 19m
10. Time Value of Money1h 23m
- Time Value of Money Equations
  35m
- Using Time Value of Money Tables
  47m
11. Long Term Liabilities2h 45m
12. Stockholders' Equity2h 15m
13. Statement of Cash Flows2h 24m
14. Financial Statement Analysis5h 25m
15. GAAP vs IFRS56m

7. Receivables and Investments

Types of Receivables

Financial Accounting

7. Receivables and Investments

Types of Receivables

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Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is classified as an account receivable?

Advances to suppliers

Interest receivable from investments

Loans made to employees

Amounts owed by customers for goods sold on credit

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Understand the concept of accounts receivable: Accounts receivable refers to amounts owed to a business by its customers for goods or services sold on credit. It represents a claim for payment and is recorded as an asset on the balance sheet.

Analyze the options provided: Each option represents a different type of receivable or advance. Determine which one fits the definition of accounts receivable.

Option 1: Advances to suppliers - These are payments made to suppliers in advance for goods or services. This is not classified as accounts receivable because it is not related to amounts owed by customers.

Option 2: Interest receivable from investments - This represents interest income earned but not yet received. While it is a receivable, it is not classified as accounts receivable because it is not related to credit sales to customers.

Option 3: Loans made to employees - These are amounts lent to employees and are considered a receivable, but they are not accounts receivable because they are not related to credit sales to customers. The correct classification is 'Amounts owed by customers for goods sold on credit,' which directly matches the definition of accounts receivable.