Trade receivables at 31/12/19 were 60,000. The company follows a policy of 10% provision for bad and
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Trade receivables at 31/12/19 were €60,000. The company follows a policy of 10% provision for bad and doubtful debts on the year-end trade receivables balance after adjustments. Credit sales for the year ended 31/12/20 were €180,000 and bank cheques received from trade debtors were €150,000. A customer owing €4,000 to the business declared bankruptcy during the year.
REQUIRED
- Prepare the following T accounts (ledger accounts) for 2020:
- Trade receivables account (6 marks)
- Provision for doubtful debts account (6 marks)
- Show the amounts that will appear on the Income Statement for the year ended 31/12/20 for:
- General provision for bad and doubtful debts and
- Specific provision for bad debts. (4 marks)
- Show the amount of Trade Receivables as it will appear on the Balance sheet as at 31/12/20
Related Book For
Fundamental Accounting Principles
ISBN: 978-0078110870
20th Edition
Authors: John J. Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta
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