Refer to the information in Exercise 7. In Exercise 7 Required a. Assume that Demron estimates uncollectible
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Refer to the information in Exercise 7.
In Exercise 7
a. Assume that Demron estimates uncollectible accounts as 2% of receivables. Prepare the adjusting entry required on December 31, 2014, to estimate uncollectible receivables.
b. During 2015, credit sales were $620,000 (cost of sales $406,500); sales discounts taken were $12,000; accounts receivable collected were $440,000; and accounts written off during the year totaled $10,000. Prepare the entries to record these transactions.
c. Record the adjusting entry required on December 31, 2015, to estimate uncollectible receivables assuming it is based on 2% of receivables.
d. Show how accounts receivable would appear on the December 31, 2015, balance sheet.
Analysis Component:
Comment on the advantages and disadvantages of using the balance sheet approach for estimating uncollectible.
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Fundamental Accounting Principles
ISBN: 978-0071051507
Volume I, 14th Canadian Edition
Authors: Larson Kermit, Tilly Jensen
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