Accounting Principles - Standalone book
Accounting Principles - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9781118875056
Author: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 1Q
To determine

Accounting for Receivables:

Receivables are defined as the amounts that are due to a firm by its customers and other parties. Receivables include all those assets that arise due to the primary operations of a firm and those representing cash that is to be collected from all external parties who owe money to the firm.

Receivables are broadly categorized into trade-receivables and non-trade receivables. Trade receivables refer to those receivables that occur due to the sale of goods and services in the normal course of business. Non-trade receivables refer to the amounts that occur due to third parties from transactions outside the primary course of business.

To determine: The difference between an account receivable and a note receivable.

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The difference between an account receivable and a note receivable are explained as below.

  • Accounts receivable: Accounts receivable can be defined as the amounts which customers owe to an organization. Accounts receivable are the results of sale of goods or services. Usually accounts receivable are collected within a time period of 30 to 60 days.
  • Notes receivable: Notes receivable can be defined as a written promissory note. It can also be referred to as a note required for collection of interest and is collected within a time period of 60 to 90 days. Both accounts receivables and note receivables are the results of sales transactions.
Conclusion

Hence, the difference between an accounts receivable and a notes receivable are explained as above.

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