Daniel Belington had receivables of $598,600 on 30 June 2021.His allowance for doubtful debt on 30 June 2020 was $12460, and he wishes to change that to 2% of receivables on 30 June 2021.On 29 June 2021, he received $635 in full settlement of a debt that he had written off in the year ended 30 June 2019.What amount should be recognised in the Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2021?
Question
Daniel Belington had receivables of 12460, and he wishes to change that to 2% of receivables on 30 June 2021.On 29 June 2021, he received $635 in full settlement of a debt that he had written off in the year ended 30 June 2019.What amount should be recognised in the Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2021?
Solution
To calculate the amount to be recognized in the Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2021, we need to follow these steps:
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Calculate the new allowance for doubtful debts: Daniel wants to change the allowance for doubtful debts to 2% of receivables on 30 June 2021. So, 2% of 11,972.
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Determine the change in the allowance for doubtful debts: The allowance for doubtful debts on 30 June 2020 was 11,972. So, the change is 11,972 = 488.
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Adjust for the debt that was written off but then paid: On 29 June 2021, Daniel received 635 to the change in the allowance for doubtful debts.
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The amount to be recognized in the Income Statement is the change in the allowance for doubtful debts adjusted for the debt that was written off but then paid. So, 635 (debt paid) = $1,123.
Therefore, the amount that should be recognized in the Income Statement for the year ended 30 June 2021 is $1,123.
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