bilbo - 30 Jun 2008, 03:44 pm
Jessie's trial balance at 30 September included:
Debit
£
Credit
£
Sales ledger control account
90,350
Provision for doubtful debts (brought forward)
2,490
Further adjustments are to be made as follows:
(a)
No entries have been made in respect of cash of £1,320 received from Jeffrey whose balance had been written off last year, and
(b)
At 30 September a provision is required against a balance of £1,950 due from John as well as a general provision of 1.5% of remaining debts.
What figure will be reported in the balance sheet at 30 September for debtors?
And how do you get the answer?
Debit
£
Credit
£
Sales ledger control account
90,350
Provision for doubtful debts (brought forward)
2,490
Further adjustments are to be made as follows:
(a)
No entries have been made in respect of cash of £1,320 received from Jeffrey whose balance had been written off last year, and
(b)
At 30 September a provision is required against a balance of £1,950 due from John as well as a general provision of 1.5% of remaining debts.
What figure will be reported in the balance sheet at 30 September for debtors?
And how do you get the answer?