Allowance Method: Under the Allowance Method, the company makes an estimate of debts which may not be realizable. This estimate is based on some past experiences. Since, it is not ascertained as to which customer will not be able to pay the debt, a contra-asset account named Allowance for Bad or Doubtful Debt Account is created. This allowance for bad or doubtful debt account will be shown as a deduction to the Accounts Receivable Account on the asset side of Balance Sheet . To Determine: Effect on net realizable value shown on the Balance Sheet when a receivable is written off under the Allowance Method
Allowance Method: Under the Allowance Method, the company makes an estimate of debts which may not be realizable. This estimate is based on some past experiences. Since, it is not ascertained as to which customer will not be able to pay the debt, a contra-asset account named Allowance for Bad or Doubtful Debt Account is created. This allowance for bad or doubtful debt account will be shown as a deduction to the Accounts Receivable Account on the asset side of Balance Sheet . To Determine: Effect on net realizable value shown on the Balance Sheet when a receivable is written off under the Allowance 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.
Chapter 9, Problem 15RQ
To determine
Allowance Method:
Under the Allowance Method, the company makes an estimate of debts which may not be realizable. This estimate is based on some past experiences. Since, it is not ascertained as to which customer will not be able to pay the debt, a contra-asset account named Allowance for Bad or Doubtful Debt Account is created. This allowance for bad or doubtful debt account will be shown as a deduction to the Accounts Receivable Account on the asset side of Balance Sheet.
To Determine:
Effect on net realizable value shown on the Balance Sheet when a receivable is written off under the Allowance Method