Wanda B. Rich is the CEO of Outlet Flooring, a discount provider of carpet, tile, wood, and laminate flooring. At the end of the year, the company’s accountant provides Wanda with the following information, before any adjustment. Accounts receivable $ 10,800,000 Estimated percentage uncollectible 2 % Allowance for uncollectible accounts $ 108,000 (credit) Operating income $ 2,800,000
Wanda B. Rich is the CEO of Outlet Flooring, a discount provider of carpet, tile, wood, and laminate flooring. At the end of the year, the company’s accountant provides Wanda with the following information, before any adjustment.
| $ | 10,800,000 | ||
| Estimated percentage uncollectible | 2 | % | |
| Allowance for uncollectible accounts | $ | 108,000 | (credit) |
| Operating income | $ | 2,800,000 | |
Wanda has significant stock ownership in the company and, therefore, would like to keep the stock price high. Analysts on Wall Street expect the company to have operating income of $2,120,000. The fact that actual operating income is well above this amount will make investors happy and help maintain a high stock price. Meeting analysts’ expectations will also help Wanda keep her job.
3. Wanda instructs the accountant to instead record $680,000 as
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