ACCT 1220 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Accounts Receivable, Book Value, Promissory Note

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Account for bad debts: some accounts receivable become uncollectible, losses from these uncollectible accounts are debited to an account called bad debts expense, bad debts expense is recognized in the same period that the related sales revenue is generated. Allowance method: this method estimates the uncollectible accounts at the end of each period, the amount estimated is shown in the allowance for doubtful accounts, a contra asset account that is shown below accounts receivable and netted with accounts. Receivable to determine carrying amount: note that the allowance is an estimate it does not show specific customer accounts. The balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts is deducted from accounts receivable in the current assets section of the statement of financial position: Recording the write-off of an uncollectible account: the vice president of finance authorizes a write-off of ,500 owed by t. ebbet: Any increase to the allowance is recorded as bad debts expense.

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