2. Receivables Receivables Current receivables Noncurrent receivables Receivable- claims expected to be collected in cash from customers and others for service or goods sold on account. For reporting purpose
9. RECOGNIZING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Trade discounts- percentage reduction from the list price Cash discounts – reductions not in the selling price of good or service, but in the amount to be paid by a credit customer if paid within a specified period of time. It is discount intended to provide incentive for quick payment
10. RECOGNIZING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE The amount of the discount and time period within which it’s available usually are conveyed by cryptic terms like 2/10, n/30 This terms meaning a 2% discount if paid within 10 days, otherwise full payment within 30 days.
24. Estimate the amount of uncollectible accounts. Then Credit the Allowance account Matching And Debit the Expense Account Based on: Sales Accts Rec xxx xxx or Allowance for Doubtful Accounts xxx Bad Debts Expense xxx
36. AGING OF ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE MusicLand’s unadjusted balance in the allowance account is $200. Per the previous computation, the desired balance is $2,330.
40. Exh. 7.13 % of Sales Emphasis on Matching Sales Bad Debts Exp. Income Statement Focus % of Receivables Emphasis on Realizable Value Accts. Rec. All. for Doubtful Accts. Balance Sheet Focus Aging of Receivables Emphasis on Realizable Value Accts. Rec. All. for Doubtful Accts. Balance Sheet Focus