Egida Company started its business on January 1, 2021. After considering the collection experience of other entities in the industry, Egida established an allowance for bad debts estimated at 5% of credit sales. Outstanding accounts receivable recorded on December 31, 2021 totaled P115,000 while the allowance for bad debts account had a credit balance of P12,500 after recording estimated doubtful accounts expense for December and after writing off P2,500 of uncollectible accounts. Further analysis of the entity's accounts showed that merchandise purchased in 2011 amounted to P450,000 and ending merchandise inventory was P75,000. Goods were sold at 40% above cost. Sales on account amounted to 80% of total sales. Total collections from customers, on the other hand, excluding cash sales, amounted to P300,000. 31. The net realizable value of the accounts receivable at December 31, 2021 is overstated (understated) by:

Egida Company started its business on January 1, 2021. After considering the collection experience of other entities in the industry, Egida established an allowance for bad debts estimated at 5% of credit sales. Outstanding accounts receivable recorded on December 31, 2021 totaled P115,000 while the allowance for bad debts account had a credit balance of P12,500 after recording estimated doubtful accounts expense for December and after writing off P2,500 of uncollectible accounts. Further analysis of the entity's accounts showed that merchandise purchased in 2011 amounted to P450,000 and ending merchandise inventory was P75,000. Goods were sold at 40% above cost. Sales on account amounted to 80% of total sales. Total collections from customers, on the other hand, excluding cash sales, amounted to P300,000. 31. The net realizable value of the accounts receivable at December 31, 2021 is overstated (understated) by:

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