A Palm Coast owner receivable is 45 days past due. Which administrative step best supports collection without losing the record trail?
Correct Answer
C) management escalation note
Collection administration should preserve a written trail and escalate based on aging and rights deadlines.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Collection administration should preserve a written trail and escalate based on aging and rights deadlines.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: invoice write-off memo
invoice write-off memo puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for receivable administration.
Option B: uncoded payment batch
uncoded payment batch puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for receivable administration.
Option D: bid alternates list
bid alternates list puts the item in the wrong financial bucket, timing, base, or comparison for receivable administration.
Memory Technique
Receivable ledger for Accounting Clerk: put collection in the right drawer.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Contractor's Manual, 2025 to Business Administration, Accounts Receivable Follow-Up; confirm the administrative duty, record, or control described in the stem.
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