At the year end, Harold has a receivables balance of $100,000 and an allowance for receivebles of $5000. He has not yet accounted for a receipt of $500 in respect of a debt which he has previously provided against or a receipt of $1000 in respect of a debt which had been written off in the previous year. Harold wishes to maintain his allowance for receivables at 7% of receivables. What balance will be shown in his statement of financial position at the year end for receivables and the allowance for receivables?
At the year end, Harold has a receivables balance of $100,000 and an allowance for receivebles of $5000. He has not yet accounted for a receipt of $500 in respect of a debt which he has previously provided against or a receipt of $1000 in respect of a debt which had been written off in the previous year. Harold wishes to maintain his allowance for receivables at 7% of receivables. What balance will be shown in his statement of financial position at the year end for receivables and the allowance for receivables?
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At the year end, Harold has a receivables balance of $100,000 and an allowance for receivebles of $5000. He has not yet accounted for a receipt of $500 in respect of a debt which he has previously provided against or a receipt of $1000 in respect of a debt which had been written off in the previous year. Harold wishes to maintain his allowance for receivables at 7% of receivables.
What balance will be shown in his statement of financial position at the year end for receivables and the allowance for receivables?
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