Question

The ideal measure of short-term receivables is the discounted value of the cash to be received in the future. Failure to follow this practice usually does not make the statement misleading because Question 12 options: Most short-term receivables are not interest-bearing The amount of the discount is not material The allowance includes a discount element Most receivables can be sold to a bank or factor

Answer 1

Answer: The amount of the discount is not material.

Explanation:

Short-term receivables as the term implies, are short term which means that they are to be received within the period/ year. When discounted therefore, the value will more or less be the same because the discounting period will be so small.

Whatever the difference between the discounted value and the original value is, it will most probably not be material enough for ignoring the practice mentioned to be an issue.