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:

  1. Receivables Account
  2. Bad and Doubtful Debt Expense Account
  3. Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Account
    (6 Marks)

1. Receivables Account

 

2. Bad and Doubtful Debt Expense Account 

 

3. Allowance for Doubtful Receivables Account

 

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