4th Edition

ISBN: 9781259307959

Author: J. David Spiceland, Wayne M Thomas, Don Herrmann

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education

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Chapter 5, Problem 5.19E

Compare the percentage of receivables method and the percentage-of-credit-sales method (LO5–9)

Suzuki Supply reports the following amounts at the end of 2018 (before adjustment).

Credit Sales for 2018	$260,000
Accounts Receivable. December 31,2018	55,000
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts. December 31,2018	1,100 (credit)

Required:

1. Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts using the percentage-of-receivables method. Suzuki estimates 12% of receivables will not be collected.

2. Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts using the percentage-of-credit-sales method. Suzuki estimates 3% of credit sales will not be collected.

3. Calculate the effect on net income (before taxes) and total assets in 2018 for each method.

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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