In: Accounting
Allowance method (Aging of receivables ) , in this method of accounint the firm will make the provission on the basis of his | |||||
past expreiances on uncollectable amount. In this method we can make a provission of the uncollectable account and debit | |||||
the expenses with same amount and create a liability for the same. | |||||
So, This amount of uncollectable will be presented in balance sheet as below, | |||||
Account Receivable | XXXX | ||||
Less: Allowance for Doubtfull Debts | XXXX | ||||
Net Account Receivables | XXXX | ||||
Example : | |||||
Below is example of recording of allwance for doubtfull accont | |||||
CALCULATION OF PROVISION OF BAD DEBTS FOR THE YEAR END | |||||
Age Group | Account Receivable | X by % uncollectable | Estimated Uncollectable | ||
Not Due Yet | XXXX | XXXX | XXXX | ||
1 to 30 Days Past Due | XXXX | XXXX | XXXX | ||
31 to 60 Days Past Due | XXXX | XXXX | XXXX | ||
61 to 90 Days Past Due | XXXX | XXXX | XXXX | ||
Over 90 Days Past Due | XXXX | XXXX | XXXX | ||
Total | XXXX | ||||
Journal Entries | |||||
Date | Account Title and explanation | Debit | Credit | ||
Bad Debt Expenses | XXXXXX | ||||
To Allowance for Doubtful Debts | XXXXXX | ||||