Horngren's Accounting: The Managerial Chapters (12th Edition) (loose Leaf Version)

12th Edition

ISBN: 9780134486826

Author: MILLER-NOBLES, Tracie L.; Mattison, Brenda L.; Matsumura, Ella Mae

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 9, Problem S9.5SE

Applying the allowance method to account for uncollectibles

Learning Objective 3

The Accounts Receivable balance and Allowance for Bad Debts for Signature Lamp Company at December 31, 201 7, was $10,800 and $2,000 (credit balance), respectively During 2018. Signature Lamp Company completed the following transactions:

a Sales revenue on account. $273,400 (ignore Cost of Goods Sold).
b Collections on account. $223,000.
c Write-offs of uncollectibles, $5,900
d. Bad debts expense of $5200 was recorded

Requirements

1 Journalize Signature Lamp Company’s transactions for 2018 assuming Signature Lamp Company uses the allowance method.
2 Post the transactions to the Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Bad Debts, and Bad Debts Expense T-accounts, and determine the ending balance of each account.
3. Show how accounts receivable would be reported on the balance sheet at December 31, 201 8.

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.

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Horngren's Accounting: The Managerial Chapters (12th Edition) (loose Leaf Version)

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