Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 8th Edition
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ISBN: 9781118953808
Author: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.1IFRS
(a)
To determine
Receivables
Receivables refer to an amount to be received in future from the debtor. General classifications of receivables are
To identify: The accounting policy related to the trade accounts receivable of Company LV.
(b)
To determine
To identify: The reason for the difference between gross trade accounts receivable and net trade accounts receivable of Company LV in 2014.
(c)
To determine
To identify: The primary reason for the change in receivables balance of Company LV in 2014, when compared to the previous year.
(d)
To determine
The Provision for impairment of receivables as a percentage of total trade receivables for 2014 and 2013, and its change from 2013 to 2014.
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Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 8th Edition
Ch. 8 - What is the difference between an account...Ch. 8 - What are some common types of receivables other...Ch. 8 - What are the essential features of the allowance...Ch. 8 - Prob. 4QCh. 8 - Prob. 5QCh. 8 - Prob. 6QCh. 8 - Prob. 7QCh. 8 - Tawnya Dobbs, the vice president of sales for...Ch. 8 - Prob. 9QCh. 8 - Prob. 10Q
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