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Allowance method (Aging of Receivables): Under this method, an aging schedule is prepared which represents the customer’s balances with respect to the time period for which they have been unpaid. An estimated percentage is applied to the total amount in each category (time period) to arrive at the estimated uncollectible amount. This estimated percentage is based on past experience.
This method takes into account the previous balance standing in the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts. The difference between the estimated amount and previous balance is taken in the
Notes Receivable: A Note receivable is a written promisory note which represents a specific amount of cash to be collected from the payer at a future date. It carries a specific rate of interest rate. Sometimes Accounts receivables are converted into Note receivable which gives more time to the debtor to pay the debt.
Accrued Interest Revenue: It is the amount of interest which has been earned by the organization but has not become due for collection. Interest on notes receivables is an example of accrued interest.
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