Accounting 9706 · AS & A Level · Preparation of financial statements

Preparation of financial statements — practice question

At 1 January 2018, the provision for doubtful debts stood at $1580. Trade receivables on 31 December 2018 amounted to $44\,750. This figure included a debt of $12\,500 that was judged to be irrecoverable. The provision for doubtful debts was required to be kept at $5\%$. Which doubtful debts entry was shown in the income statement for the year ended 31 December 2018?

  • A$32.50 expense
  • B$32.50 income
  • C$657.50 expense
  • D$657.50 income

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