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Chapter 8Receivables, Bad Debt Expense, and Interest Revenue
PowerPoint Author:Brandy Mackintosh, CA
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Pros and Cons of Extending Credit
Disadvantages
1. Increased wage costs.
2. Bad debt costs.
3. Delayed receipt of cash.
Advantage
1. Increases the seller’s revenues.
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Record sales on account
dr Accounts Receivable cr Sales Revenue
Balance SheetCash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
…
Income StatementSales Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
…
Bad debt known
Accounts Receivable and Bad Debts
Jan. 1
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Record sales on account
dr Accounts Receivable cr Sales Revenue
Balance SheetCash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
…
Income StatementSales Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
…
Bad debt known
Balance SheetCash
Accounts ReceivableLess: Allowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable, Net
Inventory
…
Income StatementSales Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Bad Debt Expense
…
Accounts Receivable and Bad Debts
Record estimate of bad debts
Jan. 1 Jan. 31
dr Bad Debt Expense (+E, -SE) cr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA, -A)
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Record sales on account
dr Accounts Receivable cr Sales Revenue
Balance SheetCash
Accounts Receivable
Inventory
…
Bad debt known
Balance SheetCash
Accounts ReceivableLess: Allowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable, Net
Inventory
…
Accounts Receivable and Bad Debts
Record estimate of bad debts
Jan. 1 Jan. 31
dr Bad Debt Expense (+E, -SE) cr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA, -A)
dr Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (-xA) cr Accounts Receivable(-A)
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Allowance Method
The allowance method follows a two-step process, described below:1. Make an end-of-period adjustment to
record the estimated bad debts in the period credit sales occur.
2. Remove (“write off”) specific customer balances when they are known to be uncollectible.
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1. Adjust for Estimated Bad DebtsAssume that VFC estimates $900 in bad debts at
the end of the accounting period.
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) -900
Bad DebtExpense (+E) -900
2 Record
Bad Debt Expense Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 900
900
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2. Remove (Write-off) Specific Customer Balances
VFC writes off an $800 receivable from Fast Fashions because the company could not pay its account.
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Accounts Receivable -800Allowance for DoubtfulAccounts (-xA) +800
2 Record
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (-xA) Accounts Receivable 800
800
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2. Remove (Write-off) Specific Customer Balances
Bad Debt Expense Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 900
900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (-xA) Accounts Receivable 800
800
1/1 Bal.
1/31 Bal.
End Bal.
(2) Write-off
Accounts Receivable (A)dr + cr -
200,000
200,000
199,200
800
(2) Write -off
1/1 Bal.(1) Estimate
1/31 Bal.
End Bal.
Allow. For Doubtful Accts. (xA)dr - cr +
800
14,100900
15,000
14,200
1/1 Bal.(1) Estimate
1/31 Bal.
Bad Debt Expense (E, SE)dr + cr -
0900
900
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Methods for Estimating Bad Debts
There are two acceptable methods of estimating the bad debts in a given period.
1. Percentage of Credit Sales Method.2. Aging of Accounts Receivable.
Simpler to apply.
More accurate
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Percentage of Credit Sales Method
The percentage of credit sales method estimates bad debt expense by
multiplying the historical percentage of bad debt losses by the current period’s
credit sales.
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Percentage of Credit Sales MethodVFC has experienced bad debt losses of ¾ of 1
percent of credit sales in prior periods. Credit sales in January total $120,000,
2 Record
Bad Debt Expense Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 900
900
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Aging of Accounts Receivable
While the percentage of credit sales method focuses on estimating Bad Debt Expense (income statement approach) for the period, the aging of accounts receivable method focuses on
estimating the ending balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (balance sheet approach).
The aging method gets its name because it is based on the “age” of each amount in Accounts Receivable at the end of the
period. The older and more overdue an account receivable becomes, the less likely it is to be collectible.
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Aging of Accounts ReceivableVFC applies the aging of accounts receivable method to its Accounts
Receivable balances on February 28, after taking into account February sales and cash collections. The method includes three steps: (1) Prepare
an aged list of accounts receivable, (2) Estimate bad debt loss percentages for each category, and (3) Compute the total estimated bad
debts.
Age Accounts Receivable.Step
1
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Aging of Accounts ReceivablePrepare the AJE for Bad Debt Expense at February 28.
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) -1,300
Bad DebtExpense (+E) -1,300
2 Record
Bad Debt Expense Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 1,300
1,300
3 Summarize
Unadj. Bal.AJE
Adj. Bal.
Allow. For Doubtful Accts (xA)dr - cr +
14,2001,300
15,500
Beg. Bal.AJE
End Bal.
Bad Debt Expense (E,SE)dr + cr -
9001,300
2,200
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Other Issues
Revising Estimates -- Bad debt estimates always differ from the amounts that are later written off. If these differences are material, companies are required to revise their bad debt estimates for the current period.
Account Recoveries -- Collection of a previously written off account is called a recovery and it is accounted for in two parts. First, put the receivable back on the books by recording the opposite of the write-off. Second, record the collection of the account.
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Other IssuesLet’s assume that VFC collects the $800 from Fast Fashions that was previously written off. This recovery would be recorded with the following journal entries:
(1) Reverse the write-off.
(2) Record the collection.
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Notes Receivable and Interest Revenue
A company reports Notes Receivable if it uses a promissory note to document its right to collect money from another party.
Unlike accounts receivable, which are generally interest free, notes receivable charge interest from the day they are created to the day they are due (their maturity date).
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Calculating Interest
Interest (I) = Principal (P) × Interest Rate (R) × Time (T)
The time period forinterest calculation
The amount of thenote receivable
The annual interest ratecharged on the note
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Recording Notes Receivable and Interest Revenue
The four key events that occur with any note receivable are:
12
3
4
Date of Note Receivable November 1, 2015Annual Interest Rate 6%Amount of the Note $100,000Maturity Date of Note October 31, 2016Year End of Company December 31, 2015
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(1) Establishing a Note Receivable
Assume that on November 1, 2015, VFC lent $100,000 to a company by creating a note that required the company to pay VFC 6 percent interest
and the $100,000 principal on October 31, 2016
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Notes Receivable +100,000Cash -100,000
2 Record
Notes Receivable Cash 100,000
100,000
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(2) Accruing Interest EarnedAccrue the interest earned at year-end, December 31, 2015.
Principal (P) × Interest Rate (R) × Time (T) = Interest (I)
$100,000 × 6% × 2/12 = $1,000
2
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(2) Accruing Interest EarnedAccrue the interest earned at year-end, December 31, 2015.
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
InterestReceivable +1,000
Interest Revenue (+R) +1,000
2 Record
Interest Receivable Interest Revenue 1,000
1,000
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(3) Recording Interest ReceivedRecord interest received at maturity, October 31, 2016.
Principal (P) × Interest Rate (R) × Time (T) = Interest (I)
$100,000 × 6% × 12/12 = $6,000
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(3) Recording Interest ReceivedRecord interest received at maturity, October 31, 2016.
2 Record
Cash Interest Receivable Interest Revenue
1,0005,000
6,000
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Cash +6,000 InterestReceivable -1,000
Interest Revenue (+R) +5,000
$5,000 = $100,000 × 6% × 10/12
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(4) Recording Principal Received
The principal amount of the note is received on October 31, 2016.
1 AnalyzeLiabilitiesAssets = Stockholders’ Equity+
Cash +100,000Note Receivable -100,000
2 Record
Cash Note Receivable 100,000
100,000
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Receivables Turnover Analysis
The receivables turnover ratio indicates how many times, on average, this process of selling and collecting is repeated during the period. The higher the ratio, the faster the collection of receivables.
Rather than evaluate the number of times accounts receivable turn over, some people find it easier to think in terms of the number of days to collect receivables (called days to collect).
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Receivables Turnover Analysis
ReceivableTurnoverRatio
=Net Sales Revenue
Average Net Receivables
(Beginning net receivables + Ending net receivables) ÷ 2
$500,000$ 50,000
= 10 times
Days toCollect
=365
Receivable Turnover Ratio
365 10
= 36.5 days
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Comparison to BenchmarksCredit Terms
When companies sell on account, they specify the length of credit period (and any cash discounts for prompt payment). By comparing the number of days to collect to the length of credit period, you can gain a sense of whether customers are complying with the stated policy.
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Speeding Up CollectionsFactoring Receivables
One way to speed up collections is to sell outstanding accounts receivable to another company (called a factor). Your company receives cash for the receivables it sells to the factor (minus a factoring fee).
Credit Card SalesAnother way to avoid lengthy collection periods is to allow customers to pay for goods using PayPal or national credit cards. This not only speeds up the seller’s cash collection, but also reduces losses from customers writing bad checks. PayPal and Credit card companies charge a fee for their services.
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Direct Write-Off MethodThe direct write-off method does not estimate bad debt. Instead, itreports Sales when they occur and bad debt expense when it is discovered. This method is not acceptable for GAAP.
The reason the method isn’t considered GAAP is because it reports receivables at the total amount owed by customers rather than what is estimated to be collectible and it violates the expense recognition principle (matching principle) by recording bad debt expense in the period the customer’s account is determined to be bad rather than the period when the credit sales are actually made.
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Direct Write-Off MethodA customer account is determined to be uncollectible and
$1,000 of Bad Debt Expense needs to be recorded.
2 Record
Bad Debt Expense Accounts Receivable 1,000
1,000
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Chapter 8Solved Exercises
M8-10, E8-7, E8-8, E8-9, CP8-4, C8-1
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M8-10 Using the Interest Formula to Compute InterestComplete the following table by computing the missing amounts (?) for the following independent cases.
Case a. $100,000 × 10% × (6/12) = $5,000
Case b. $3,000 ÷ [$50,000 × (9/12)] = 8%
Case c. [$4,000 ÷ 10%] × (12/12) = $40,000
a.
b.
c.
Principal Amount of
Note Receivable
$ 100,000
$ 50,000
?
Annual
Interest Rate
10%
?
10%
Time Period
in Months
6
9
12
Interest
Earned
?
$ 3,000
$ 4,000
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E8-7 Computing Bad Debt Expense Using Aging of Accounts Receivable MethodBrown Cow Dairy uses the aging approach to estimate Bad Debt Expense. The balance of each account receivable is aged on the basis of three time periods as follows: (1) 1–30 days old, $12,000; (2) 31–90 days old, $5,000; and (3) more than 90 days old, $3,000. Experience has shown that for each age group, the average loss rate on the amount of the receivable due to uncollectibility is (1) 5 percent, (2) 10 percent, and (3) 20 percent, respectively. At December 31 (end of the current year), the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts balance was $800 (credit) before the end-of-period adjusting entry is made.Required:1. Prepare a schedule to estimate an appropriate year-end balance for the
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.2. What amount should be recorded as Bad Debt Expense for December
31?3. If the unadjusted balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was a
$600 debit balance, what amount of Bad Debt Expense should be recorded on December 31?
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E8-7 Computing Bad Debt Expense Using Aging of Accounts Receivable Method
Req. 1
Total
$ 20,000
$ 1,700
>90
$ 3,000
20%
$ 600
31-90
$ 5,000
10%
$ 500
1 - 30
$ 12,000
5%
$ 600
Estimate Balance in Allowance
Existing Credit Balance in Allowance
Adjusting Journal Entry Amount
$ 1,700
800
$ 900
Req. 2 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
800
900
1,700
Unadj. Bal.
AJE
Bal.
Req. 3 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
2,300
1,700
AJE
Bal.
600Unadj. Bal.
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E8-8 Recording and Reporting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Using the Percentage of Credit Sales and Aging of Accounts Receivable MethodsInnovative Tech, Inc. (ITI) uses the percentage of credit sales method to estimate bad debts each month and then uses the aging method at year-end. During November, ITI sold services on account for $100,000 and estimated that ½ of one percent of those sales would be uncollectible. At its December 31 year-end, total Accounts Receivable is $89,000, aged as follows: (1) 1–30 days old, $75,000; (2) 31–90 days old, $10,000; and (3) more than 90 days old, $4,000. Experience has shown that for each age group, the average rate of uncollectibility is (1) 10 percent, (2) 20 percent, and (3) 40 percent, respectively. Before the end-of-year adjusting entry is made, the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $1,600 credit balance at December 31.Required:1. Prepare the November adjusting entry for bad debts.2. Prepare a schedule to estimate an appropriate year-end balance for the
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.3. Prepare the December 31 adjusting entry.4. Show how the various accounts related to accounts receivable should be
shown on the December 31 balance sheet.
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E8-8 Recording and Reporting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Using the Percentage of Credit Sales and Aging of Accounts Receivable Methods
Req. 3 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
1,600
9,500
11,100
Unadj. Bal.
AJE
Bal.
Req. 2 Total
$ 89,000
$ 11,100
>90
$ 4,000
40%
$ 1,600
31-90
$ 10,000
20%
$ 2,000
1 - 30
$ 75,000
10%
$ 7,500
Req. 1 November 30 AJE
Bad Debt Expense Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA)
($500 = $100,000 x 0.005)
500500
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E8-8 Recording and Reporting Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Using the Percentage of Credit Sales and Aging of Accounts Receivable Methods
Req. 4 The accounts related to the accounts receivable can be shown one of two ways on the December 31 balance sheet:
OR
Accounts Receivable
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable, net of allowance
$ 89,000
(11,100)
$ 77,900
Accounts Receivable, net of Allowance for
Doubtful Accounts of $11,100 $ 77,900
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E8-9 Recording and Determining the Effects of Write-Offs, Recoveries, and Bad Debt Expense Estimates on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.Fraud Investigators Inc. operates a fraud detection service. Required:1. Prepare journal entries for each transaction below.
a. On March 31, 10 customers were billed for detection services totaling $25,000.b. On October 31, a customer balance of $1,500 from a prior year was determined
to be uncollectible and was written off.c. On December 15, a customer paid an old balance of $900, which had been
written off in a prior year.d. On December 31, $500 of bad debts were estimated and recorded for the year.
2. Complete the following table, indicating the amount and effect ( + for increase, - for decrease, and NE for no effect) of each transaction.
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E8-9 Recording and Determining the Effects of Write-Offs, Recoveries, and Bad Debt Expense Estimates on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
Req. 1
Accounts Receivable 25,000 Service Revenue 25,000
a.
b.
c.
d. Bad Debt Expense 500 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 500
Accounts Receivable 900 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 900
Cash 900 Accounts Receivable 900
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (-xA) 1,500 Accounts Receivable 1,500
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IncomeNet Net From
Transaction Receivables Sales Operationsa +25,000 +25,000 +25,000b NE NE NEc -900 NE NEd -500 NE -500
IncomeNet Net From
Transaction Receivables Sales Operationsa +25,000 +25,000 +25,000b NE NE NEc -900 NE NEd -500 NE -500
IncomeNet Net From
Transaction Receivables Sales Operationsa +25,000 +25,000 +25,000b NE NE NEc -900 NE NEd -500 NE -500
E8-9 Recording and Determining the Effects of Write-Offs, Recoveries, and Bad Debt Expense Estimates on the Balance Sheet and Income Statement.
Req. 2
IncomeNet Net From
Transaction Receivables Sales Operationsa +25,000 +25,000 +25,000b NE NE NEc -900 NE NEd -500 NE -500
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable TransactionsExecusmart Consultants has provided business consulting services for several years. The company uses the percentage of credit sales method to estimate bad debts for internal monthly reporting purposes. At the end of each quarter, the company adjusts its records using the aging of accounts receivable method. The company entered into the following partial list of transactions.a. During January, the company provided services for $200,000 on credit.b. On January 31, the company estimated bad debts using 1 percent of credit sales.c. On February 4, the company collected $100,000 of accounts receivable.d. On February 15, the company wrote off a $500 account receivable.e. During February, the company provided services for $150,000 on credit.f. On February 28, the company estimated bad debts using 1 percent of credit sales.g. On March 1, the company loaned $12,000 to an employee who signed a 10% note,
due in 3 months.h. On March 15, the company collected $500 on the account written off one month
earlier.i. On March 31, the company accrued interest earned on the note.j. On March 31, the company adjusted for uncollectible accounts, based on the aging
analysis shown on the next screen. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted credit balance of $6,000.
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions (continued)
Required:1. For items a – j, analyze the amount and direction (+ or -) of effects on specific
financial statement accounts and the overall accounting equation.2. Prepare journal entries for items (a) – (j).3. Show how Accounts Receivable, Notes Receivable, and their related accounts would
be reported in the current assets section of a classified balance sheet at the end of the quarter on March 31.
4. Sales Revenue and Service Revenue are two income statement accounts that relate to Accounts Receivable. Name two other accounts related to Accounts Receivable and Note Receivable that would be reported on the income statement and indicate whether each would appear before, or after, Income from Operations for Execusmart Consultants.
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Accounts Receivable 200,000Service Revenue 200,000
Bad Debt Expense 2,000Allowance for Doubtful Accounts(+xA) 2,000
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Accounts Receivable 200,000Service Revenue 200,000
Bad Debt Expense 2,000Allowance for Doubtful Accounts(+xA) 2,000
Cash 100,000Accounts Receivable 100,000
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts(-xA) 500Accounts Receivable 500
Accounts Receivable 150,000Service Revenue 150,000
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts(-xA) 500Accounts Receivable 500
Accounts Receivable 150,000Service Revenue 150,000
Bad Debt Expense 1,500Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 1,500
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Note Receivable 12,000Cash 12,000
Accounts Receivable 500Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 500
Cash 500Accounts Receivable 500
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 1 and 2
Total 0-30 31-60 61-90 >90Total Accounts Receivable 90,000$ 36,500$ 42,400$ 5,100$ 6,000$ Estimated Uncollectible (%) 2% 10% 20% 40%Estimated Uncollectible ($) 8,390$ 730$ 4,240$ 1,020$ 2,400$
Desired $8,390 – Current -$6000 = Adjustment $2,390
Interest Receivable 100Interest Revenue 100
Bad Debt Expense 2,390Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (+xA) 2,390
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CP8-4 Accounting for Accounts and Notes Receivable Transactions
Req. 3
Execusmart Consultants would report Bad Debt Expense before Income from Operations, and Interest Revenue after Income for Operations.
Req. 4
EXECUSMART CONSULTANTSPartial Balance Sheet
At March 31
Assets
Current Assets:
Accounts Receivable
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance
Note Receivable
Interest Receivable
$ 90,000
8,390
$ 81,610
12,000
100
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C8-1 Comprehensive Exercise for Recording and Reporting Credit Sales and Bad Debts Using the Aging of Accounts Receivable MethodOkay Optical, Inc. (OOI) began operations in January selling inexpensive sunglasses to large retailers like Walgreen’s and other smaller stores. Assume the following transactions occurred during its first six months of operations.January 1 - Sold merchandise to Walgreen’s on account for $20,000; the cost of goods to OOI was $12,000.February 12 - Received payment in full from Walgreen’s.March 1 - Sold merchandise to Bravis Pharmaco on account for $3,000; the cost of goods to OOI was $1,400.April 1 - Sold merchandise to Tony’s Pharmacy on account for $8,000. The cost to OOI was $4,400.May 1 - Sold merchandise to Anjuli Stores on account for $2,000; the cost to OOI was $1,200.June 17 - Received $6,500 on account from Tony’s Pharmacy.Required:1. Complete an aged listing of customer accounts at June 30.2. Estimate the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts required at June 30, assuming the following
uncollectible rates: one month, 1 percent; two months, 5 percent; three months, 20 percent; more than three months, 40 percent.
3. Show how OOI would report its accounts receivable on its June 30 balance sheet. What amounts would be reported on an income statement prepared for the six-month period ended June 30?
4. Bonus Question: In July, OOI collected the balance due from Bravis Pharmaco but discovered that the balance due from Tony’s Pharmacy needed to be written off. Using this information, determine how accurate OOI was in estimating the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts needed for each of these two customers and in total.
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C8-1 Comprehensive Exercise for Recording and Reporting Credit Sales and Bad Debts Using the Aging of Accounts Receivable Method
Req. 2Accounts Receivable
Estimated Uncollectible (%)
Estimated Uncollectible ($)
Total
$ 6,500
$ 1,600
>3 months
$ 3,000
40%
$ 1,200
3 months
$ 1,500
20%
$ 300
2 months
$ 2,000
5%
$ 100
Req. 1Customer
Anjuli Stores
Bravis Pharmaco
Tony’s Pharmacy
Walgreens
Total
June
(1 Month)
$ -
>3
Months
$ 3,000
$ 3,000
April
(3 Months)
$ 1,500
$ 1,500
May
(2 Months)
$ 2,000
$ 2,000
Total
$ 2,000
3,000
1,500
-
$ 6,500
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C8-1 Comprehensive Exercise for Recording and Reporting Credit Sales and Bad Debts Using the Aging of Accounts Receivable Method
Req. 3
OKAY OPTICAL, INC.Partial Balance Sheet
At June 30
Accounts Receivable, Net of Allowance of $1,600 $4,900
OKAY OPTICAL, INC.Partial Income Statement
For the Six Months Ended June 30
Sales RevenueCost of Goods SoldGross ProfitBad Debt ExpenseIncome from Operations
$33,00019,00014,000
1,600$12,400
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C8-1 Comprehensive Exercise for Recording and Reporting Credit Sales and Bad Debts Using the Aging of Accounts Receivable Method
Req. 4 OOI did not accurately estimate the precise amounts that would be collected from each customer, yet the total estimate was accurate. That is, OOI underestimated the amount collectible from Bravis Pharmaco (40% of $3,000, or $1,200, was estimated uncollectible where it later turned out to be collectible in full). It overestimated the amount collectible from Tony’s Pharmacy (20% of $1,500, or $300, was estimated uncollectible where it later turned out to show that $1,500 was uncollectible). Looking at Tony’s Pharmacy and Bravis Pharmaco combined, the estimated bad debt for both customers was $1,500, which is almost the same as the amount the company wrote off.