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Chapter 8, Problem 8.15ME
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To compute: The cash proceeds from the sale of receivables, factoring fees and describe the way in which it would be reported by I Company in its financial statement, and describe its effect on receivable turnover ratio in future.
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Presented below is the information for Skysong Company.
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Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the receivables.
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