A business started trading on 1 January 20X6. During the two years ended 31 December 20X6 and

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A business started trading on 1 January 20X6. During the two years ended 31 December 20X6 and 20X7 the following debts were written off to the Bad Debts Account on the dates stated: image text in transcribed

On 31 December 20X6 there had been a total of debtors remaining of £40,500. It was decided to make a provision for doubtful debts of £550. On 31 December 20X7 there had been a total of debtors remaining of £47,300. It was decided to make a provision for doubtful debts of £600. You are required to show: (i) The Bad Debts Account and the Provision for Doubtful Debts Account for each of the two years. (ii) The relevant extracts from the Balance Sheets as at 31 December 20X6 and 20X7.

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Frank Woods Business Accounting

ISBN: 9780273655527

9th Edition

Authors: Frank Wood, Alan Sangster

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