Understanding Trade Receivables
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What inventory cost flow method assumes that the oldest inventory items are sold first?

  • Last in, First out (LIFO)
  • Weighted Average
  • Specific Identification
  • First in, First out (FIFO) (correct)

Which method of inventory measurement is prohibited by the current standards?

  • Weighted Average
  • Moving Average
  • First in, First out (FIFO)
  • Last in, First out (LIFO) (correct)

In a period of inflation, what is the likely outcome of using the FIFO method on net income?

  • Reduced sales revenue
  • No effect on net income
  • Understated net income
  • Higher net income (correct)

What is a significant drawback of using the FIFO method for inventory in financial reporting?

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What does the weighted average method primarily focus on when calculating inventory costs?

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What is the primary distinction of the net method for recording accounts receivable?

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Which accounting method requires recognizing a bad debt loss only when accounts are deemed worthless?

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What must occur when a collection is made on an account previously written off as uncollectible?

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Why might small businesses prefer the direct writeoff method?

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Which of the following statements is true regarding the allowance method?

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What is the common treatment for accounts that are only doubtful of collection?

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At what point does ownership transfer under the 'FOB shipping point' term?

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What is a significant drawback of the direct writeoff method?

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Who is responsible for freight charges when goods are shipped under 'freight collect'?

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Under the 'FAS' shipping term, who bears the cost of loading the goods onto the vessel?

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What must be done to the customer's account when a collection is made on a previously uncollectible account?

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What are customers' credit balances in accounts receivable classified as?

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How are claims receivable initially measured according to PFRS 9?

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What does the 'CIF' shipping term require the buyer to pay?

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For short-term receivables, how is the fair value typically represented?

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What happens to the title and risk of loss under 'ex-ship' shipping terms?

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After initial recognition, how should accounts receivable be measured according to PFRS 9?

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Under the 'freight prepaid' term, who has paid for the freight charges?

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In the case of 'freight collect', who ultimately pays for the freight if goods are shipped?

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What term is preferably used in relation to accounts receivable instead of amortized cost?

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When estimating the net realizable value of trade accounts receivable, what is one of the deductions made?

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Which shipping term indicates that ownership and risk are transferred only when the goods are at the buyer’s premises?

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Which element is NOT typically considered when determining the initial amount of accounts receivable?

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Why should assets not be carried at above their recoverable amount?

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What does FOB destination imply regarding the ownership of goods?

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When freight is shipped freight collect, who is responsible for the freight charges?

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In the accounting for freight charge when the seller ships goods FOB destination but freight collect, how is the freight charge recorded?

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What is the purpose of offering a cash discount to credit customers?

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How is a cash discount expressed, such as 5/10, n/30?

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Under the gross method of recording credit sales, how are accounts receivable and sales recorded?

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What does freight prepaid indicate about the freight charges?

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What is the implication of allowing for sales returns in accounting for accounts receivable?

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What is the main purpose of trade discounts?

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How often should a physical count of units on hand be made in a perpetual inventory system?

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What is a key characteristic of cash discounts?

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What is the main issue with the gross method of recording purchases?

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Which method records purchases at the gross amount of the invoice?

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What does the net method of recording purchases involve?

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What should be included in the cost of inventories?

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Why do most entities prefer using the gross method despite its theoretical issues?

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Flashcards

FOB Destination

Ownership of goods transfers to the buyer when the goods arrive at the destination.

FOB Shipping Point

Ownership of goods transfers to the buyer when the goods are shipped.

Freight Collect

Freight charge is not yet paid, the buyer pays later.

Freight Prepaid

Freight charge is paid by the seller in advance.

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Allowance for freight charge

An accounting entry that reduces the amount due for freight.

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Allowance for doubtful accounts

An account to reduce the value of accounts receivable to reflect estimated uncollectible amounts.

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Cash Discount

A reduction in the price for prompt payment.

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Sales Discount

A discount offered by a seller to encourage prompt customer payment.

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Gross Method

Accounts receivable and sales are recorded at the invoice's gross amount.

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5/10, n/30

A cash discount of 5% if paid within 10 days, otherwise full amount due within 30 days.

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Initial Measurement of Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable are initially recognized at their face amount or original invoice amount, plus any directly attributable transaction costs.

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Subsequent Measurement of Accounts Receivable

After initial recognition, accounts receivable are measured at amortized cost, or more practically, Net Realizable Value (NRV).

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Net Realizable Value (NRV)

The estimated amount of cash expected to be collected from accounts receivable. It's the recoverable amount.

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Adjustments to NRV

Reductions to the initial amount of accounts receivable are made for expected deductions like freight charges, sales returns, sales discounts, etc.

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Accounts Receivable, Current vs. Credit Balances

Claims against carriers (losses, damages), rebates, and tax refunds are current assets. Credit balances in customer accounts (overpayments, returns, allowances, advance payments) are current liabilities, and not normally offset against debit balances unless immaterial.

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Claims Receivable

Claims against common carriers, rebates, and tax refunds.

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Customers' Credit Balance

Credit balances in accounts receivable resulting from overpayments, returns, allowances, and advance payments.

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Allowance for freight charge

A deduction made from the Accounts Receivable when estimated freight charges cannot be recovered.

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Allowance for sales return

A deduction from accounts receivable for anticipated returns of goods by customers

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Allowance for sales discount

A deduction from accounts receivable for anticipated discounts offered to customers.

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FOB Shipping Point

Ownership of goods transfers to the buyer when goods are shipped.

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FOB Destination

Ownership of goods transfers to the buyer when goods reach destination.

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Freight Collect

Buyer pays freight charges after delivery.

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Freight Prepaid

Seller pays freight charges upfront.

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FAS (Free Alongside)

Seller's responsibility ends when goods are alongside the ship.

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CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight)

Seller pays for cost, insurance, and freight, Buyer pays in one lump sum.

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Ex-ship

Seller's risk ends when goods are unloaded.

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Maritime Shipping Terms

Terms used in sea transport contracts regarding ownership and payment of costs.

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Net Method

Accounts receivable and sales are recorded at the net amount (invoice price minus cash discount, whether taken or not).

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Gross Method

Accounts receivable and sales are recorded at the full invoice price.

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Allowance for Sales Discount

A conceptual estimate of cash discounts on open accounts at the end of the period, based on past experience.

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Allowance Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that estimates and records the amount of uncollectible accounts.

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Direct Write-off Method

Recognizes a bad debt loss only when accounts are proven worthless; simplest method.

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Recoveries of Accounts Written Off

When a collection is made on a previously written-off account, first recharge the customer's account, then record the collection as usual.

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Recharging Customer's Account

Reverse the original write-off entry when recovering a bad debt, regardless of recovery timing.

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Doubtful Accounts (Income Statement)

Accounts that are questionable for collection are recorded differently from certain accounting methods.

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Perpetual Inventory System

A system that continuously updates inventory records as goods are bought and sold.

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Physical Inventory Count

A yearly process of physically counting inventory to verify the perpetual system's accuracy.

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Trade Discount

A reduction in the list price offered to encourage sales.

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Cash Discount

A price reduction for prompt payment.

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Purchase Discount

A deduction from the purchase amount for early payment.

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Sales Discount

A deduction from sales for early payment.

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Gross Method

Recording purchases at the gross invoice amount; discounts are recorded when paid.

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Net Method

Recording purchases at the net invoice amount (after discounts) immediately.

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Inventory Cost

The total cost of goods available for sale, encompassing purchase costs and other related costs.

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FIFO Inventory Costing

FIFO (First-In, First-Out) assumes the first items purchased are the first ones sold. Ending inventory is valued using the most recent purchase costs.

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Weighted Average Inventory Costing

Weighted average costing calculates the average cost of all goods available for sale during a period and assigns this average cost to both the cost of goods sold and to ending inventory.

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Inventory Cost Flow Methods

Methods for determining the cost of goods sold and the value of ending inventory (e.g., FIFO, weighted-average).

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Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

The direct costs attributable to the production of goods sold.

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Inventory Valuation

The process of determining the monetary value of a business's inventory to be reflected in the financial statements.

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LIFO Method

Last-In, First-Out inventory costing method where the most recently purchased items are assumed to be sold first. Not allowed under PAS 2.

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Study Notes

Trade Receivables

  • Claims from sales of merchandise or services
  • Examples: accounts receivable, notes receivable
  • Accounts receivable are sales of goods and services not supported by notes (customer accounts, trade debts, trade accounts receivable).
  • Notes receivable are supported by payment promises
  • Non-trade receivables arise outside the ordinary course of business (like shareholder advances).
  • Current assets are expected to be collected within a year; non-current assets for over a year.
  • Trade receivables are influenced by the operating cycle and the one-year period; nontrade receivables only the one-year period.
  • Both trade and nontrade receivables that are collectible are shown on the statement of financial position as one line item called trade and other receivables. Details are disclosed in the notes.
  • Examples of non-trade receivables: advances to shareholders, directors, officers, or employees; advances to affiliates, suppliers; subscription receivables (sometimes shown as deduction from subscribed capital); creditors accounts with debit balances (from overpayment or returns/allowances); special deposits on contract bids (normally non-current); dividend, rent, royalty, and accrued interest receivables (usually current); claims receivable (claims against common carriers for losses, claims for rebates, tax refunds—usually current); customers' credit balances from overpayments, returns, and allowances.

Initial Measurement of Accounts Receivable

  • Accounts receivable are initially recognized at fair value plus transaction costs.
  • Fair value is usually the transaction price.
  • For short-term receivables, fair value is equal to the face amount or original invoice amount.
  • Cash flows relating to short-term receivables are not normally discounted.
  • Transaction costs are not usually incurred for accounts receivable.

Subsequent Measurement

  • Accounts receivable are measured at amortized cost, which is usually the net realizable value.
  • Net realizable value represents the estimated recoverable amount or cash expected to be collected.
  • Adjustments that reduce the amount recoverable from the customer are made. Amount recoverable in the ordinary course of business will reduce the amount recoverable.

Allowance for Sales Returns

  • Some customers return goods requiring a reduction in the amount due from sales.
  • An estimate of the likely returned goods at year-end is made.

Sales Discount

  • Businesses often offer cash discounts for prompt payment.
  • A cash discount is a reduction from the invoice price.
  • Two main methods:
    • Gross Method: Records receivables at gross amount of the invoice
    • Net Method: Records receivables at net amount (invoice price minus discount).

Allowance for Sales Discount

  • If cash discounts are given, estimates are conceptually made of discounts expected to be taken at the end of the period. Example: If receivables are 1,000,000,discountsmaybeestimatedat1,000,000, discounts may be estimated at 1,000,000,discountsmaybeestimatedat50,000.

Accounting for Bad Debts

  • Two main methods exist for accounting for bad debts
    • Allowance Method
    • Direct Write-off Method

Recoveries of Accounts Written Off

  • If collections are made on previously written-off accounts, the procedure is to re-charge the customer's account and possibly the amount previously charged.
  • Collections are normally handled by debiting cash and crediting accounts receivable.

Doubtful Accounts

  • Accounts potentially uncollectible at year-end
  • Accounts that have been previously written-off may be recovered unexpectedly, in which case accounts receivable and the allowance are reversed.

Doubtful Accounts in the Income Statement

  • If the granting of credit and collection of accounts is handled by the sales manager, doubtful accounts are considered a distribution cost.
  • If another officer handles it, they are considered an administrative expense.

Methods of Estimating Doubtful Accounts

  • Aging of Accounts Receivable: Classifies accounts based on due dates (e.g. not due, 1-30 days past due).
  • Percent of Accounts Receivable: Uses a certain rate multiplied by the open accounts at the end of the period.
  • Percent of Sales: The amount of sales is multiplied by a certain rate (prior year's bad debt losses divided by prior year's credit sales) .

Inventory

  • Assets held for sale in the ordinary course of business, in the process of production, or as materials/supplies to be consumed in production.
  • Types of Inventory in Manufacturing Concerns:
    • Finished Goods: Completed products ready for sale.
    • Goods in Process: Partially completed products needing further work.
    • Raw Materials: Materials used in production, also called Direct Materials.
    • Factory Supplies (Indirect Materials): Materials that are not directly used in the production process.
  • Trading Concerns Inventory: Are goods bought and sold in the same form
  • To determine if an entity owns goods, applying this test will be used to determine whether or not the inventory should be included or excluded.

Maritime Shipping Terms

  • FAS (Free Alongside Ship): Seller pays all costs and risks to deliver goods alongside the ship.
  • CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight): Buyer pays a lump sum covering cost, insurance, and freight; seller pays loading costs.
  • Ex-ship: Seller bears all costs and risks until goods are unloaded; buyer takes responsibility once off the ship.

Accounting for Inventories

  • Periodic System: Physical count at end of period; unit cost multiplied by quantity to get total inventory value.
  • Perpetual System: Maintaining records (stock cards) to track inventory inflow and outflow; used for large-value items (like jewelery, cars).

Cost of Inventories

  • Cost of Purchase: Includes purchase price, import duties, taxes, freight, handling costs.
  • Cost of Conversion: Includes costs directly related to units produced, like direct labor and a systematic allocation of fixed and variable production overheads.

Cost Formulas

  • FIFO (First-In, First-Out): Assumes first-purchased goods are first sold; goods remaining are most recently purchased.
  • Weighted Average: Average cost of all goods available for sale is used to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

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This quiz focuses on the various aspects of trade receivables, including examples like accounts receivable and notes receivable. It also covers the differences between current and non-current assets and the effects of the operating cycle. Test your knowledge on how these elements are reflected in financial statements.

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