The review of subsequent cash receipts has revealed that several of the trade receivables thatwere considered doubtful have now been paid. However, the audit procedures have shownthat a large debtor that was considered safe at 30 June was unexpectedly declared bankrupton 20 July. The year-end for the company is 30 June and the audit report is due to be signed on 20 August.Required:For each of the items above, explain what type of subsequent event it is and the appropriatetreatment of the item in the financial report.

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The review of subsequent cash receipts has revealed that several of the trade receivables that
were considered doubtful have now been paid. However, the audit procedures have shown
that a large debtor that was considered safe at 30 June was unexpectedly declared bankrupt
on 20 July. 
The year-end for the company is 30 June and the audit report is due to be signed on 20 August.
Required:
For each of the items above, explain what type of subsequent event it is and the appropriate
treatment of the item in the financial report.

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