Financial Accounting - Access
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781259958533
Author: SPICELAND
Publisher: MCG
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Videos
Textbook Question
Chapter 8, Problem 8.7BP
Record contingencies (LO8–5)
Compact Electronics is a leading manufacturer of digital camera equipment. Assume the following transactions occur during the war ended December 31, 2018.
Required:
Record any amounts as a result of each of these contingencies.
1.
2. Compact Electronics is the plaintiff in a $5 million lawsuit filed against a supplier. The suit is in final appeal, and attorneys advise it is virtually certain that Compact Electronics will win and be awarded $3.5 million.
3. In November 2018, Compact Electronics became aware of a design flaw in one of its digital camera models. A product recall appears probable and would likely cost the company $600,000
4. Compact Electronics is the defendant in a patent infringement lawsuit brought by a competitor. It appears reasonably likely Compact Electronics will lose the case, and potential losses are estimated to be in the range of $2.5 to $3.5 million.
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
E7.8 (LO 3) (Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2020, Aramis Company has accounts receivable of $800,000 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of $40,000. On January 16, 2021, Aramis Company determined that its receivable from Ramirez Company of $6,000 will not be collected, and management authorized its write-off.
Instructions:
a. Prepare the journal entry for Aramis Company to write off the Ramirez receivable.
b. Prepare the entries if Ramirez later pays back half of what he owed.
39. Pineapple Company has recorded bad debts expense in the past at a rate of 1.5% of net sales. In 2021, Pineapple decides to increase the estimate to 2%. If the new rate has been used in prior years, cumulative bad debts expense would have been P380,000 instead of P285,000. In 2021, bad debts expense will be P120,000 instead of P90,000. What amount of bad debts should the company report in its statement of comprehensive income as a result of a change in the estimate?
a. P120,000
b. P-0-
c. P95,000
d. P64,600
655. On December 31, 2010, Green Company finished consultation services and accepted inexchange a promissory note with a face value of P300,000, a due date of December 31, 2013,and a stated rate of 5%, with interest receivable at the end of each year. The fair value of theservices is not readily determinable and the note is not readily marketable. Under the circumstances, the note is considered to have an appropriate imputed rate of interest of 10%The carrying amount of the note receivable as of December 31, 2020 isa. 262,694b. 247,920c. 300,000d. 273,953
Chapter 8 Solutions
Financial Accounting - Access
Ch. 8 - Prob. 1RQCh. 8 - Prob. 2RQCh. 8 - Prob. 3RQCh. 8 - Provide examples of current liabilities in the...Ch. 8 - Prob. 5RQCh. 8 - Prob. 6RQCh. 8 - How does commercial paper differ from a normal...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8RQCh. 8 - Prob. 9RQCh. 8 - Prob. 10RQ
Ch. 8 - Prob. 11RQCh. 8 - Prob. 12RQCh. 8 - Prob. 13RQCh. 8 - Prob. 14RQCh. 8 - Prob. 15RQCh. 8 - Prob. 16RQCh. 8 - Prob. 17RQCh. 8 - Prob. 18RQCh. 8 - Prob. 19RQCh. 8 - Prob. 20RQCh. 8 - Prob. 21RQCh. 8 - Prob. 22RQCh. 8 - Prob. 23RQCh. 8 - Record notes payable (LO82) Flip Side of BE82 On...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.2BECh. 8 - Record notes receivable (LO82) Flip Side of BE81...Ch. 8 - Determine interest expense (LO82) Record...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.5BECh. 8 - Record deferred revenues (LO84) On December 18,...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.7BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.8BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.9BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.10BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.11BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.12BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.13BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.14BECh. 8 - Prob. 8.15BECh. 8 - Determine proper classification of liabilities...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.2ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.3ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.4ECh. 8 - Determine interest expense (LO82) OS Environmental...Ch. 8 - Record a line of credit (LO82) The following...Ch. 8 - Calculate payroll withholdings and payroll taxes...Ch. 8 - Record payroll (LO83) During January, Luxury...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.9ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.10ECh. 8 - Analyze and record a contingent liability (LO85)...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.12ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.13ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.14ECh. 8 - Prob. 8.15ECh. 8 - Complete the accounting cycle using current...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.1APCh. 8 - Prob. 8.2APCh. 8 - Prob. 8.3APCh. 8 - Record Payroll (LOS3) Vacation Destinations offers...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.5APCh. 8 - Prob. 8.6APCh. 8 - Prob. 8.7APCh. 8 - Prob. 8.8APCh. 8 - Selected financial data regarding current assets...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.1BPCh. 8 - Prob. 8.2BPCh. 8 - Prob. 8.3BPCh. 8 - Record Emily Turnbull, president of Aerobic...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.5BPCh. 8 - Logins Roadhouse opened a new restaurant in...Ch. 8 - Record contingencies (LO85) Compact Electronics is...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.8BPCh. 8 - Calculate and analyze rates (LO86) Selected...Ch. 8 - Great AdventuresContinuing Problem (This is a...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.2APFACh. 8 - Prob. 8.3APFACh. 8 - Comparative Analysis American Eagle Outfitters,...Ch. 8 - Prob. 8.5APECh. 8 - Written Communication Western Manufacturing is...Ch. 8 - Earnings Management Quattro Technologies, a...
Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, accounting and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- H9.C6 On October 29, Lobo Company began operations by purchasing razors for resale. The razors have a 90-day warranty. When a razor is returned, the company discards it and malls a new one from Merchandise Inventory to the customer. The company's cost per new razor Is $20 and its retall selling price is $75. The company expects warranty costs to equal 8% of dollar sales. The following transactions occurred. November 11 Sold 105 razors for $7,875 cash. November 30 Recognized warranty expense related to November sales with an adjusting entry. December 9 Replaced 15 razors that were returned under the warranty. December 16 Sold 220 razors for $16,500 cash. December 29 Replaced 30 razors that were returned under the warranty. December 31 Recognized warranty expense related to December sales with an adjusting entry. January 5 Sold 150 razors for $11, 250 cash. January 17 Replaced 50 razors that were returned under the warranty. January 31 Recognized warranty expense related to January…arrow_forward5. AA Company prepared an aging of its accounts receivable at December 31, 2022 and determined that the net realizable value of the receivables was P350,000. Additional information is available as follows: Allowance for uncollectible accounts at 1/1/22 – credit balance,P34,000 Accounts written off as uncollectible during 2022, P23,000 Accounts receivable at 12/31/22, P375,000 Uncollectible accounts recovered during 2022, P5,000 Total provisions made during 2022, P12,000 Statement 1: The amount of bad debts expense in 2022 is P9,000. Statement 2: The ending balance of the allowance for uncollectible accounts is P25,000. Group of answer choices Only statement 1 is true Both statements are true Only statement 2 is true Both statements are falsearrow_forwardOn December 31, 2021 Mickey Mouse Corporation has been experiencing financial difficulty due to pandemic. Minnie Mouse Corporation had a Note Receivable from Mickey Mouse Corporation amounting to P5,000,000 which bears an interest of 10%. It also has an accrued interest of P500,000. Mickey Mouse Corporation and Minnie Mouse had an agreement to modify the notes. The following is the modification terms.- Reduction of Principal to P4,000,000- Reduction of interest to 8% payable annually beginning December 2022.- Principal payment is was reset to be paid on December 31, 2023.How much is the interest income on December 31, 2022? choices: 386,004 393,956 320,000 300,000arrow_forward
- CA7-3. (Bad-Debt Reporting Issues) Clark Pierce conducts a wholesale merchandising business that sells approximately 5,000 items per month with a total monthly average sales value of $250,000. Its annual bad debt rate has been approximately 1½% of sales. In recent discussions with his bookkeeper, Mr. Pierce has become confused by all the alternatives apparently available in handling the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts balance. The following information has been presented to Pierce. 1.An allowance can be set up (a) on the basis of a percentage of receivables or (b) on the basis of a valuation of all past due or otherwise questionable accounts receivable. Those considered uncollectible can be charged to such allowance at the close of the accounting period, or specific items can be charged off directly against (1) Gross Sales or to (2) Bad Debt Expense in the year in which they are determined to be uncollectible. 2.Collection agency and legal fees, and so on, incurred in connection with…arrow_forwardABC Company has an outstanding receivable of P1,000,000 as of December 31, 2020. A test of collectability of the receivable showed that P700,000 is currently collectible and not impaired; P300,000 has been outstanding more than the required period for similar transaction and objective evidence showed that only P150,000 is considered realizable; the remaining receivable balance has been outstanding for 2 years and the company estimates that none of which will be realized. What amount should the account receivable is reported in the December 31, 2020 balance sheet? A. P700,000 B. P850,000 C. P800,000 D. P758,000arrow_forwardExcercises E7.8 (LO3) (Recording Bad Debts) At the end of 2019, Sorter plc has accountsreceivable of £900,000 and an allowance for doubtful accounts of £40,000. On January 16, 2020, Sorter determined that its receivable from Ordonez Orchards£8,000 will not be collected, and management authorized its write-off. Instructions Prepare the journal entry for Sorter plc to write off the Ordonez receivable. What is the cash realizable value of Sorter plc's accounts receivable beforethe write-off of the Ordonez receivable? What is the cash realizable value of Sorter plc's accounts receivable afterthe write-off of the Ordonez receivable? E7.9 (LO3) (Computing Bad Debts and Preparing Journal Entries) The trialbalance before adjustment of Estefan Inc. shows the following balances. Accounts Receivable $80.000 (D) Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $1.750 (D) Sales Revenue (net, all on credit) $580.000 (K) Instructions Give the entry for estimated bad debts assuming that the allowance is to…arrow_forward
- 2. DEC has the following client account debit balances as of 31/12/2018: Client K 4000€, Client L 9000€, Client M: 6000€ and it is estimated that these claims will not be able to be collected the following amounts from: Client K 400€, Client L: 900€, and Client M: 800€. On 30/3/2019 received from Client K 3000€, Client L 7 000€, Client M: 5000€. On 31/12/2020 because clients L and M went bankrupt it was estimated that no part of the receivables can be collected. On 01.05.2022, € 600 was collected from the bankruptcy estate of client L. It is requested to make the relevant calendar entries of the above accounting events for each of the cases.arrow_forwardE8-3 Recording, Reporting, and Evaluating a Bad Debt Estimate Using the Percentage of Credit Sales Method During the year ended December 31, 2021, Kelly's Camera Shop had sales revenue of $170,000, of which $85,000 was on credit. At the start of 2021, Accounts Receivable showed a $10,000 debit balance and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts showed a $600 credit balance. Collections of accounts receivable during 2021 amounted to $68,000. Data during 2021 follow: a.On December 10, a customer balance of $1,500 from a prior year was determined to be uncol- , so it was written off. lectible b. December 31, a decision was made to continue the accounting policy of basing estimated bad debt losses on 2 percent of credit sales for the year. b. On Required: 1. Give the required journal entries for the two events in December. 2.Show how the amounts related to Accounts Receivable and Bad Debt Expense would be reported on the balance sheet and income statement for 2021. 13 On the basis of the data…arrow_forwardJD Company decided on January 2, 2022 to effect the change in accounting policies in relation to bad debts as follows: Bad debt percentage rom 2% to 10% of accounts receivable. JD Company's receivable balance at December 31, 2022 was 960,000, and the allowance for bad debt account has a debit balance of P7,000. What is the 2022 carrying value of the accounts receivable? a. 857,000 b. 960,000 c. 878,000 d. 864,000arrow_forward
- 29. On January 1, 20x1, ABC Bank extended a P1,000,000 loan to XYZ. Principal is due on December 31, 20x5 but 10% interest is due annually starting December 31, 20x1. On December 31, 20x3, XYZ was delinquent and it was ascertained that the loan is credit-impaired. ABC assessed that interests accruing on the loan will not be collected however the principal is expected to be collected in two equal annual installments starting December 31, 20x4. The current rate on December 31, 20x3 is 14%. Impairment loss is (use 6-decimal present value factor) The correct answer is: 232,231 REQUIRED: Provide a step-by-step solution. Note: The correct has been given. I need the solution.arrow_forward#6 On December 31, 2018, Note Co. is in financial difficulty and cannot pay a note due that day. It is a $3,000,000 note with $300,000 accrued interest payable to Piper, Inc. Piper agrees to accept from Note equipment that has a fair value of $1,450,000, an original cost of $2,400,000, and accumulated depreciation of $1,150,000. Note should recognize a gain or loss on the transfer of the equipment of A.) $0 B.) $200,000 gain C.) $300,000 gain D.) $950,000 lossarrow_forward39. Haru Company sold accounts receivable without recourse for P10, 600,000. Mild company received P10, 000,000 cash immediately from the factor. The remaining P600, 000 will be received once the factor verifies that none of the accounts receivable is in dispute. The accounts receivable had a face amount of P12, 000,000. Mild company had previously established an allowance for bad debts of P500, 000 in connection with these accounts. How much is the loss on factoring?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable; Author: The Finance Storyteller;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_aUWbQa878;License: Standard Youtube License