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Allowance for receivable

KKhoa4y ago
I have struggle with question 55 in Kaplan kit. Hope you support! Receivable at year end: 74,963 (20X7) 69,472 (20X8) Sales: 697,104 (20X7) Total cash received from customer: 686,912 (20X7) Specific allowance for receivable: 2,014 (20X7) 1,578 (20X8) Irrecoverable debt written off: 1,697 (20X7) What was the value of sale returns during 20X7? -> sale returns= 69,472 + 697,104 - 686,912 -1,697 - 436 = 2,568 (My calculation) -> sale returns= 69,472 + 697,104 - 686,912 -1,697 = 3,004 (Kaplan's Answer) Following the answer, Why the movement of "Specific allowance for receivable" is not effect on the Receivables T-ledger account in this question? Dr. P/L Cr. Allowance for receivable 436 (2014-1578)
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#1
The allowance for receivables is a separate account and does not affect the receivables account. Have you watched my free lectures on irrecoverable and doubtful debts? The lectures are a complete free course for Paper FA and cover everything needed to be able to pass the exam well.
KKhoa4y ago#2
Thanks you, Tutor! I already watched your lectures on irrecoverable and doubtful debts, that's great. I comprehend that issue.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor4y ago#3
You are welcome :-)
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