Accounting -Chapter 17 Homework Assignment; Course Textbook, p. 681, P17-4.

P17-4. For each problem described below, list and explain in an appropriate level of detail the documentation you would recommend for gathering and analyzing the related facts. Note: It is not necessary to simulate the documentation. Confine your answer to a listing and explanation (at least one to two sentences) for each type of documentation that you recommend to help solve the problem described. Make sure that in your response, you copy and paste each part of the Discussion Question, with your answer directly underneath each question or topic. Your submission should be double-spaced and do not forget the required cover and reference pages for each Homework Assignment.

a. The college admissions office is experiencing a decline in applications.

b. The college admissions office is experiencing a decline in the percentage of students coming to college after being accepted by the college.

c. A company is experiencing an increase in the size (total amount) of its receivables.

d. A faculty member has noticed that fewer students are signing up for his/her classes.