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Chapter 5, Problem 5.6AP
1.
To determine
To record: The adjustment for uncollectible accounts using the estimate of 9% of accounts receivable.
2.
To determine
The revised amount of operating income, and identify whether person W will get his salary bonus.
3.
To determine
Whether Person W will get bonus, if the adjustment for uncollectible accounts is recorded using 6% rather than 9% of accounts receivable.
4.
To determine
The amount by which the total assets and operating income would be misstated if the company uses 6% instead of 9%.
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