Intermediate Accounting, 10 Ed
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Author: Mark W. Nelson, Wayne B. Thomas J. David Spiceland
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.2P
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To determine
Concept Introduction:
The computation of estimated bad debts, bad debt expense, and bad debts written off in each given case.
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To determine
Concept Introduction: Accounts receivable are the cash receivable on account of credit sales, accounts receivables are recognized as current assets in the year-end balance sheet, after deducting the estimated uncollectible from receivables. At the end of the year, bad debts are written off and deducted from the estimated uncollectible account.
The computation of accounts receivable shown in the balance sheet and the amount of bad debt expense included in the 2015 income statement assuming the direct write-off method is used.
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Intermediate Accounting, 10 Ed
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