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Compare the direct write-off method to the allowance method (LO5–3, 5–6)
Letni Corporation engages in the manufacture and sale of semiconductor chips for the computing and communications industries. During the past year, operating revenues remained relatively flat compared to the prior year but management notices a big increase in
Age Group | Operating Revenue | Accounts Receivable | Average Age | Accounts Written Off |
Two years ago | $1,300,000 | $150,000 | 5 days | $ 0 |
Last year | 1,600,000 | 160,000 | 7 days | 1,000 |
Current year | 1,700,000 | 330,000 | 40 days | 0 |
Paul the CEO of Letni, notices that accounts written off over the past three years have been minimal and, therefore, suggests that no allowance for uncollectible accounts be established in the current year. Any account proving uncollectible can be charged to next year’s financial statements (the direct write-off method).
Required:
1. Do you agree with Paul’s reasoning? Explain.
2. Suppose that other companies in these industries have had similar increasing trends in accounts receivable aging. These companies also had very successful collections in the past but now estimate uncollectible accounts to be 25% because of the significant downturn in the industries. If Letni uses the allowance method estimated at 25% of accounts receivable, what should be the balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts at the end of the current year?
3. Based on your answer in Requirement 2, for what amount will total assets and expenses be misstated in the current year if Letni uses the direct write-off method? Ignore tax effects.
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