ACTG 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Accrual, Promissory Note, Financial Statement

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Types of receivables: the term receivables refers to amounts due from individuals and companies. Receivables are claims that are expected to be collected in cash. Receivables represent one of a company"s most liquid assets. Accounts receivable: two accounting issues associated with accounts receivable are: Recognizing accounts receivable: service organizations a receivable is recorded when service is provided on account. Debit accounts receivable and credit service revenue: merchandisers a receivable is recorded at the point of sale of merchandise on account. Debit accounts receivable and credit sales: a receivable may be reduced by sales discounts and/or sales returns. Example: you remember when we sell merchandise on credit, 1/1/2020. Sales ,00: if the sale was in exchange of a note, 1/1/2020. Valuing accounts receivable: determining the amount of accounts receivable to report is difficult because some receivables will become uncollectible. This creates bad debts expense a normal and necessary risk of doing business on a credit basis.

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