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Chapter 7: Question ISTQ1 (page 384)
Under IFRS, cash and cash equivalents are reported:
(a) the same as GAAP.
(b) as separate items.
(c) similar to GAAP, except for the reporting of bank overdrafts.
(d) always as the first items in the current assets section.
Thecorrect option is c.
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(Bad-Debt Reporting) Presented below is information related to the Accounts Receivable accounts of Gulistan Inc. during the current year 2017.
1. An aging schedule of the accounts receivable as of December 31, 2017, is as follows.
Age | Net Debit Balance | % to be applied after correction is made |
Under 60-days | \(172,342 | 1% |
60-90 days | 136,490 | 3% |
91-120 days | 39,924 | 6% |
Over 120 days | 23,644 | \)3,700 definitely uncollectible; estimated remainder uncollectible is 25% |
\(372,400 |
*The \)3,240 write-off of receivables is related to the 91-to-120 day category.
2. The Accounts Receivable control account has a debit balance of \(372,400 on December 31, 2017.
3. Two entries were made in the Bad Debt Expense account during the year: (1) a debit on December 31 for the amount credited to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and (2) a credit for \)3,240 on November 3, 2017, and a debit to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts because of a bankruptcy.
4. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is as follows for 2017.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | |||||
Nov 3 | Uncollectible accounts written off | 3,240 | Jan 1 | Beginning balance | 8,750 |
Dec 31 | 5% of \(372,400 | 18,620 |
5. A credit balance exists in Accounts Receivable (60–90 days) of \)4,840, which represents an advance on a sales contract.
Instructions
Assuming that the books have not been closed for 2017, make the necessary correcting entries.
Under IFRS, receivables are to be reported on the balance sheet at:
(a) amortized cost.
(b) amortized cost adjusted for estimated loss provisions.
(c) historical cost.
(d) replacement cost.
(Receivables Management) As the manager of the accounts receivable department for Beavis Leather Goods, Ltd., you recently noticed that Kelly Collins, your accounts receivable clerk who is paid \(1,200 per month, has been wearing unusually tasteful and expensive clothing. (This is Beavis’s first year in business.) This morning, Collins drove up to work in a brand new Lexus.
Naturally suspicious by nature, you decide to test the accuracy of the accounts receivable balance of \)192,000 as shown in the ledger. The following information is available for your first year (precisely 9 months ended September 30, 2017) in business.
(1) Collection from Customers | $188,000 |
(2) Merchandise Purchased | 360,000 |
(3) Ending merchandise inventory | 90,000 |
(4) Goods are marked to sell ay 40% above cost. |
Instructions
Assuming all sales were made on account, compute the ending accounts receivable balance that should appear in the ledger, noting any apparent shortage. Then, draft a memo dated October 3, 2017, to Mark Price, the branch manager, explaining the facts in this situation. Remember that this problem is serious, and you do not want to make hasty accusations.
On July 1, 2017, Moresan Company sold special-order merchandise on credit and received in return an interest-bearing note receivable from the customer. Moresan will receive interest at the prevailing rate for a note of this type. Both the principal and interest are due in one lump sum on June 30, 2018.
On September 1, 2017, Moresan sold special-order merchandise on credit and received in return a zero-interest-bearing note receivable from the customer. The prevailing rate of interest for a note of this type is determinable. The note receivable is due in one lump sum on August 31, 2019.
Moresan also has significant amounts of trade accounts receivable as a result of credit sales to its customers. On October 1, 2017, some trade accounts receivable were assigned to Indigo Finance Company on a non-notification (Moresan handles collections) basis for an advance of 75% of their amount at an interest charge of 8% on the balance outstanding.
On November 1, 2017, other trade accounts receivable were sold without recourse. The factor withheld 5% of the trade accounts receivable factored as protection against sales returns and allowances and charged a finance charge of 3%.
Instructions
(b) How should Moresan report the interest-bearing note receivable and the zero-interest-bearing note receivable on its balance sheet at December 31, 2017?
What is the theoretical justification of the allowance method as contrasted with the direct write-off method of accounting for bad debts?
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