The controller for Bridgeport Corporation has reached an agreement with Sarasota Financing Ltd. to sell a large portion of Bridgeport's past-due accounts receivable. Bridgeport agrees to sell $1,830,000 of accounts receivable to Sarasota without recourse. Bridgeport's controller estimates that the fair value of uncollectible accounts is $164,000. Sarasota will charge Bridgeport 7% of the total receivables balance as a financing fee, and will withhold an initial amount of 8%. The transaction is treated as a sale. (a) Your answer is partially correct. Calculate the net proceeds and the gain or loss on the disposal of receivables to Sarasota Financing Ltd. Net proceeds Loss on disposal of receivables $ 1555500 1391500 SUPPORT
The controller for Bridgeport Corporation has reached an agreement with Sarasota Financing Ltd. to sell a large portion of Bridgeport's past-due accounts receivable. Bridgeport agrees to sell $1,830,000 of accounts receivable to Sarasota without recourse. Bridgeport's controller estimates that the fair value of uncollectible accounts is $164,000. Sarasota will charge Bridgeport 7% of the total receivables balance as a financing fee, and will withhold an initial amount of 8%. The transaction is treated as a sale. (a) Your answer is partially correct. Calculate the net proceeds and the gain or loss on the disposal of receivables to Sarasota Financing Ltd. Net proceeds Loss on disposal of receivables $ 1555500 1391500 SUPPORT
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