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5 marksBad Debts and Provisions for Doubtful Debts

CSEC Principles of Accounts · May/June 2012 · Paper 2 · Question 2(a)(iii)

At 31 December 2011, receivables after bad debts totalled $25 000, with provision maintained at 10%.

Draw up the Provision for Doubtful Debts Account for the two years, 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2011, to show the change in provision, balancing the account at the end of each year.

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  1. 2(a)(i)Prepare the journal entry on page 5 of JJ's journal to write off the three receivables, including a narrative.[7 marks]
  2. 2(a)(ii)Prepare the journal entry, including a narrative, to create the Provision for Doubtful Debts Account.[4 marks]
  3. 2(b)(i)State ONE reason why adjustments are made to financial statements.[1 mark]
  4. 2(b)(ii)Identify ONE accounting concept which guides adjustments to financial statements.[1 mark]
  5. 2(b)(iii)Explain how the concept identified in (b)(ii) guides adjustments made to financial statements.[2 marks]

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