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VTHT 1217 Ch 18
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the fair debt collections practices act and why was it established? | It was passed to protect the public from unethical collection procedures. |
| what characteristics should be considered when choosing a collections agent? | how much do they charge to collect the money and do they collect their charge up front |
| what is an insufficient funds charge? | charge often placed on checks that bounce |
| why should a percentage of interest be added to outstanding client accounts? | lowers the chance of clients not paying their bill |
| what information is needed when reporting delinquent accounts to a credit bureau? | drivers license |
| why should post dated checks not be accepted? | illegal in some states |
| what is a held check? | accepting a check with the current date that the check is written, but holding it for deposit until the client agrees on a date for it to be deposited. |
| how often should statements be sent? | monthly and immediately |
| what percentage of gross profits should be allowed as accounts receivable? | <1.5% |
| if a practice generates a yearly gross income of $1,123,598.68 and accounts receivable is 1%, what is the total accounts receivable balance? | $112,359.87 |
| Accounts receivable should not exceed: a. 1.5% of gross revenue b. $2 c. 5% of gross revenue d. 10% of gross revenue | a. 1.5% of gross revenue |
| True or False: holding checks for clients is recommended when they cannot pay for services the day of | false |
| what is a result of the fair debt collection act? | calls can be made between 8am and 9pm |
| True or False: Withdrawing the total amount due (for an employee accounts receivable) from employee checks is an acceptable form of payment. | False |
| Third Party payment plans include: a. carecredit b. veterinary pet insurance c. paymentbanc d. all of the above | d. all of the above |
| What are estimates? | list of probable services to be completed. Initial estimate needs to be premier treatment. Review them in detail with client and have client sign declined services |
| True or False: estimates should be provided daily for hospitalized pets. | true |