Wanda Co allows customers to return faulty goods within 14 days of purchase. At 30 November 20X5 a provision of $6,548 was made for sales returns. At 30 November 20X6, the provision was re-calculated and should now be $7,634. What should be reported in Wanda Co's statement of profit or loss for the year to 31 October 20X6 in respect of the provision?

Wanda Co allows customers to return faulty goods within 14 days of purchase. At 30 November 20X5 a provision of $6,548 was made for sales returns. At 30 November 20X6, the provision was re-calculated and should now be $7,634. What should be reported in Wanda Co's statement of profit or loss for the year to 31 October 20X6 in respect of the provision?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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