In: Accounting
our accounts receivable clerk, Mitra Adams, to whom you pay a
salary of $2,715 per month, has just purchased a new Acura. You
decide to test the accuracy of the accounts receivable balance of
$148,420 as shown in the ledger.
The following information is available for your first year
in business.
(1) | Collections from customers | $358,380 | ||
(2) | Merchandise purchased | 579,200 | ||
(3) | Ending merchandise inventory | 162,900 | ||
(4) | Goods are marked to sell at 40% above cost |
Compute an estimate of the ending balance of accounts receivable
from customers that should appear in the ledger and any apparent
shortages. Assume that all sales are made on account.
Merchandise used for sale = Purchased – Ending balance
= 579,200 – 162,900
= 416,300
Total cost = Merchandise used for sale + Salary expense
= 416,300 + (2,715 × 12)
= 416,300 + 32,580
= 448,880
Credit sales = Total cost × (1 + 0.40)
= 448,880 × 1.40
= 628,432
Accounts receivable (ending) = Credit sales – Collections
= 628,432 – 358,380
= 270,052 (Answer)
Amount of shortage = Accounts receivable (ending) – Balance in the ledger
= 270,052 – 148,420
= 121,632 (Answer)