Question B2

The trial balance as at 31 December 2018 of Beauty Cosmetics Company (Beauty Cosmetics) included the following accounts:

Accounts receivable at 31 December 2018 $90,000

Allowance for impairment $10,700 (Dr)

During 2019, total sales amounted to $1,200,000, of which 70% was credit sales. Total receipts from credit customers were $600,000. Besides, $61,000 of accounts receivables was proven to be uncollectible and were written off. At the end of the year, an aging of the accounts receivable indicated the estimated uncollectible amount for accounts receivables was $15,000. The company adjusts its account annually.

Required:

(a) Prepare journal entries to record the impairment loss of receivable in 2019 under Statement of Financial Position approach. (4 marks)

(b) Prepare partial Statement of Financial Positions to show the accounts receivables as at 31 December 2019. (4 marks)