Concept explainers
(a)
Accounting for Receivables:
Receivables are defined as the amounts that are due to a firm by its customers and other parties. Receivables include all those assets that arise due to the primary operations of a firm and those representing cash that is to be collected from all external parties who owe money to the firm.
Receivables are broadly categorized into trade-receivables and non-trade receivables. Trade receivables refer to those receivables that occur due to the sale of goods and services in the normal course of business. Non-trade receivables refer to the amounts that occur due to third parties from transactions outside the primary course of business.
Notes receivable:
Notes receivable can be defined as a written promissory note. It can also be referred to as a note required for collection of interest and is collected within a time period of 60 to 90 days. It is a result of sales transactions.
Promissory note gives the holder a stronger legal claim as compared to
To journalize: The transactions for E. Company.
(b)
To record: The collection of L’s note at its maturity in 2018.

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