9-7 Applying the direct write-off method to account for bad debts ob Anderson is a lawyer in Melbourne. Bob uses the direct write-off method to account for ad debts. At 31 May, Bob Anderson's accounts receivable totalled $14000. During June, he earned evenue of $20000 on credit and collected $19000 on account. He also wrote off bad debts f $2000. equirements Use the direct write-off method to journalise Bob Anderson's write-off of the bad debts. What is Bob Anderson's balance of Accounts receivable at 30 June? Does he expect to collect all of this amount? Explain.

9-7 Applying the direct write-off method to account for bad debts ob Anderson is a lawyer in Melbourne. Bob uses the direct write-off method to account for ad debts. At 31 May, Bob Anderson's accounts receivable totalled $14000. During June, he earned evenue of $20000 on credit and collected $19000 on account. He also wrote off bad debts f $2000. equirements Use the direct write-off method to journalise Bob Anderson's write-off of the bad debts. What is Bob Anderson's balance of Accounts receivable at 30 June? Does he expect to collect all of this amount? Explain.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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