Reconstructing events when using the allowance method. Selected data from the accounts of Fujitsu Limited for the
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Reconstructing events when using the allowance method. Selected data from the accounts of Fujitsu Limited for the years ended March 31, 2007, and March 31, 2006, appear next. Fujitsu follows Japanese accounting standards and reports its results in millions of yen (Ұ). For purposes of this problem, assume that Fujitsu applies L.S. GAAP or IFRS.
Assume Fujitsu estimates that 1% of sales, which are all on account, will become uncollectible. There were no recoveries during the year of accounts written off in previous years. Provide journal entries to record the following:
a. Sales on account during the year.
b. Recognition of bad debt expense.
c. Write-off of actual uncollectible accounts during the year.
d. Collection of cash from customers from sales on account during theyear.
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is the accounting standard adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While the SEC previously stated that it intends to move from U.S. GAAP to the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the...
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