ACCA F3 IRRECOVERABLE EXPENSE 5
At 1 January 2014, Tartar Co had total receivables of $225,000. A specific allowance of $7,200 had been made for a business customer, Drab. The general allowance for receivables was 2%. During the year, Drab went out of business owing Tartar Co $9,000, none of which is expected to be recovered. At 31 December 2014, Tartar had total reveivables of $250,000. There were no specific allowances but the general allowance for receivables was increased to 3%.
What is the charge in the statement of profit or loss for the year to 31 December for the allowance for receivables and irrecoverable debts?
| $ | |
| Write Off | 9,000 |
| 3% New Allowance | 7,500 |
| Less opening balance allowance for receivables | (11,556) |
| Irrecoverable expenses in Income statement | 4,944 |
3 % New Allowance
=3 % X 250,000
= $ 7,500
Opening balance allowance for receivables
= Specific allowance $7,200 + 2% (Opening Receivables $ 225,000 -Specific allowance $7,200 )
=$7,200 + $4,356
= $ 11,556
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