Accounts Receivable on 31 December and a year prior to it were P764,260 and P695,480 respectively. During the year sales, amounts received from customers and bad debts written off were P5,432,840, P5,288,540 and P16,720 respectively. Sales Discount amounted to P229,800 P58,800 P5,374,040

Accounts Receivable on 31 December and a year prior to it were P764,260 and P695,480 respectively. During the year sales, amounts received from customers and bad debts written off were P5,432,840, P5,288,540 and P16,720 respectively. Sales Discount amounted to P229,800 P58,800 P5,374,040

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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