- 6 Marks
Question
The trial balance of Prudent Limited included the following balances as at October 1, 2015:
| Account | Amount (₦) |
|---|---|
| Trade receivables | 1,564,000 |
| Allowance for doubtful receivables | 78,200 |
During the year to September 30, 2016, Prudent Limited’s credit sales were ₦8,142,000, cash received from customers was ₦7,820,000, and bad debts written off were ₦46,000. Based on experience, Prudent Limited decided to recognize additional allowance of 5% on its receivables as doubtful.
Required:
Prepare the ledgers for:
- Receivables Account
- Bad and Doubtful Debt Expense Account
- Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Account
(6 Marks)
Answer
1. Receivables Account

2. Bad and Doubtful Debt Expense Account

3. Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Account

- Tags: Bad Debt, Doubtful Receivables, Ledger Accounts, Trade receivables
- Level: Level 1
- Topic: Bad and Doubtful Debts
- Series: MAY 2016
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins