3. –
4.
to estimate uncollectible accounts is to consider the portion of the accounts receiv-
Underlying the percentage of net sales method is the assumption that the best way
to estimate uncollectible accounts is to consider a portion of every sales dollar to
be an amount that will not be collected. This is known as an income statement
approach.
Underlying the accounts receivable aging method is the assumption that the best way
Because the percentage of net sales method and the accounts receivable aging
in this case has a credit balance.
able now existing that may not be collected. This is a balance sheet approach.
P5. Methods of Estimating Uncollectible Accounts and Receivables Analysis (Concluded)
Receivables Turnover =
***Rounded
$1,195,000
$73,000
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