FUND.OF FINANCIAL ACCT.-CONNECT ACCESS
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Chapter 8, Problem 2COP
1.
To determine
Calculate the proportion of allowance for doubtful accounts in gross
2.
To determine
Calculate the proportion of bad debt expense in net sales revenue for the Year 5, Year 4, and Year 3.
3.
To determine
Describe whether E Divisions customers take advantage of sales discount in Year 5 than the previous year.
4.
To determine
Calculate and compare the average days to collect the receivables in Year 5 and Year 4.
5.
To determine
Indicate whether it is required to direct an internal audit staff to investigate the receivables management practices of E Divisions.
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The auditor of Cubs obtained the following client-prepared bank reconciliation (See Image)
The following information is available:
Evan Monroe was promoted to controller on December 15, year 2; his former position was assistant controller—fixed assets.
Evan Monroe has his personal bank accounts with First Bank of Munich.
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2021 2020
Accounts receivable $ 3,760,000 $ 2,950,000
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 217,000 $ 211,000
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Chapter 8 Solutions
FUND.OF FINANCIAL ACCT.-CONNECT ACCESS
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