Question: Collinsworth Co. reported sales on an accrual basis of \(100,000. If accounts receivable increased \)30,000 and the allowance for doubtful accounts increased \(9,000 after a write-off of \)2,000, compute cash sales.

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The business entity has cash sales of$68,000.

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Definition of Accounts Receivables

The accounts receivables report the amount of sales for which payment is not received by the company. It is reported as the current asset of the business entity because it will generate cash within a short period.

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Calculation of cash sales

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Amount $

Sales on an accrual basis

$100,000

Less: Increase in the accounts receivables

($30,000)

Less: Doubtful debts are written off

($2,000)

Cash Sales

$68,000

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