A small publishing company is planning to publish a new book. The production costs will include one-time fixed costs (such as ed
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By following the Accountants Principle and Dicksons policy of debiting Bad debt accounts as Accounts are written off, the Net income would have been impacted negatively (reduced) by the write off from Prior period of $31,330 only
However, by following the % of receivables approach, a total of $31,330 (Write off from prior period) + $9,240 (current period provision for bad debt) will impact the Net Income negatively (reduced) = $40,570
Explanation:
Accounts receivable balance = $77,000
12% projected uncollectible debt = $9,240
Provision for bad debt under the % of receivables approach = $9,240
Amount written off related to prior year = $31,330
