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  • Nov 3, 2013, 10:10 AM
    sagnik2422
    Net realizable value question accounting
    Prime Corp has ending balance in A/R of $100,000. Prime recorded bad debt expense of $3000. Prime has ending balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts of $7000. What is NRV of A/R?

    Answer was $93,000 but I don't get the logic as to why

    I know 100,000 - 7000 = 93,000 but then what's the 3000 for?
  • Nov 3, 2013, 10:47 AM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting gain question need help
    Hi I need some help as to the logic of the answer to this question, please explain with steps:

    During prior year, Marian Company recognized impairment loss of $10,000 on its notes receivables. No other losses were recognized on these receivables. During current year estimated future cash flows improved by $11,000. During current year, Marian company can recognize gain of ?

    Answer was $10,000 but I don't get why
  • Nov 3, 2013, 11:00 AM
    hkstroud
    Could it be that the $3000 bad debt expense is part of the total $7000 uncollectible account? Seems logical to me. You can't collect a bad debt.
  • Nov 3, 2013, 11:42 PM
    rehmanvohra
    When allowance method is used the bad debts written of are debited to allowance account and credit ted receivables and that is where 3,000 will appear.
  • Nov 3, 2013, 11:44 PM
    rehmanvohra
    Prudence concept is applied here. You can realize only what you have already charged as a loss. The extra 1,000 is a future possible gain which must be ignored until realised.
  • Nov 4, 2013, 10:40 AM
    Fidget1
    That's my thinking as well, or in other words, the $3k bad debt has already been accounted for in arriving at the y/e balances of £100k receivables and £7k provision.
  • Nov 4, 2013, 10:18 PM
    rehmanvohra
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Fidget1 View Post
    That's my thinking as well, or in other words, the $3k bad debt has already been accounted for in arriving at the y/e balances of £100k receivables and £7k provision.

    You are right. The question says that Accounts Receivables has an ENDING BALANCE which means it is after adjusting bad debts.
  • Nov 12, 2013, 06:47 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting Periodic Inventory Need Help Calculation
    Please show how to solve with steps
    Askew Company uses a periodic inventory system. The June 30, 2013, year-end trial balance for the company contained the following information:

    Account Debit Credit
    Merchandise inventory, 7/1/12 32,000
    Sales 380,000
    Sales returns 12,000
    Purchases 240,000
    Purchase discounts 6,000
    Purchase returns 10,000
    Freight-in 17,000

    In addition, you determine that the June 30, 2013, inventory balance is $40,000.

    Required:
    1.
    Calculate the cost of goods sold for the Askew Company for the year ending June 30, 2013.
    I know Beg Inventory + Purchases - Returns = COGS available for sale but don't know how to solve
  • Nov 13, 2013, 01:53 AM
    rehmanvohra
    Merchandise inventory, 7/1/12 32,000
    Purchases 240,000
    Purchase discounts (6,000)
    Purchase returns (10,000)
    Freight-in 17,000
    Inventory balance (40,000).
    Cost of goods sold 233,000
  • Nov 13, 2013, 09:20 PM
    sagnik2422
    Finance Homework Need Help
    Hi, I am really confused and need some help with steps, please also detail the steps with the financial calculator if possible:

    Beginning three months from now, you want to be able to withdraw $1500 each quarter from your bank account to cover your college expenses over the next 4 years. The account pays 1.25 percent interest per quarter. How much do you need to have in your account today to meet your expense over next 4 years?

    Answer was $21,630.44 but I don't get how/why.

    My work : I got FV = 1500 N , wasn't sure if 48 or 9, I/Y: 1.25/12 ?

    PMT = 0 ? PV = unknown
  • Dec 5, 2013, 02:40 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting Revaluation Question
    2014 amortization was calculated as 1,180,000 divided by 9.5 and I don't get why,and where the 9.5 comes from :

    On October 1, 2013, the Allegheny Corporation purchased machinery for $115,000. The estimated service life of the machinery is 10 years and the estimated residual value is $5,000. The machine is expected to produce 220,000 units during its life.
  • Dec 6, 2013, 11:22 AM
    Fidget1
    Have you missed anything out of the question, such as the date the revaluation took place?

    By the sounds of it, the revaluation took place 6 months after purchase, which would mean that the new amortisation charge would be over 9.5 years.

    The difference between the purchase price and revalued amount looks a bit dodgy as well - the machine has been revalued upwards by over $1m when it only cost $115k.
  • Dec 12, 2013, 12:53 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting Calculate Gross Purchases and Sales Need Help
    Hi I need some help with this I am confused:

    The following information is taken from the accounting records of Rapid Runner Inc. for the year 2009. Missing information has been left blank :
    COGS : 95
    Freight in : 5
    Ending Inventory : 30
    Gross Purchases : ?
    Sales : ?
    Purchase Discounts : 6
    Beginning Inventory : 20
    Gross Profit : 8
    Purchase Returns : 12

    I am totally blanking out please help with steps .
  • Dec 12, 2013, 12:59 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting Calculate COGS and Ending Inventory
    Hi I am totally blanking out , I need help with steps :

    COGS : ?
    Freight In : 10
    Ending Inventory : ?
    Gross Purchases : 206
    Sales : 200
    Purchase Discounts : 15
    Beginning Inventory : 60
    Gross Profit : 54
    Purchase Returns : 27

    Thanks in advance
  • Dec 12, 2013, 01:05 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting calculate cost of goods sold and gross profit
    I am getting stuck on these problems, please give a formula and show how to solve with steps :
    Cost of Goods Sold : ?
    Freight in : 14
    Ending Inventory : 83
    Gross Purchases : 270
    Sales : 304
    Purchase Discounts : 20
    Beginning Inventory : 90
    Gross Profit : ?
    Purchase Returns : 30

    Thanks so much
  • Dec 12, 2013, 01:10 PM
    sagnik2422
    Accounting Calculate Purchase Discounts
    This should be simple, but I'm forgetting the steps , all I remember is Beg Inv + Purchases = COGAS

    COGS : 237
    Freight In : 22
    Ending Inventory : 147
    Gross Purchases : 300
    Sales : 400
    Purchase Discounts : ?
    Beginning Inventory : 150
    Gross Profit : 163
    Purchase Returns : 50
    Answer was 38 but I don't get how
  • Dec 12, 2013, 01:47 PM
    sagnik2422
    Calculate Accounts Payable Accounting
    I am stuck and need help :

    The following information is taken from accounting records of Madeline Inc for the year 2009. Missing information has been left blank. Inventory is only supply that Madeline purchases on credit.

    Required : Compute missing records :
    Jan 1
    A/P : ?
    Jan 1
    Inventory : 100
    Dec 31
    A/P : 62
    Dec 31
    Inventory : 85
    Cash paid to inventory suppliers : 324
    Cost of Goods sold : 365
    Net Purchases : 350

    Answer was 100 but I don't get how
  • Dec 12, 2013, 04:04 PM
    ma0641
    You have now listed 5 homework questions. We do not to your homework for you.
  • Dec 12, 2013, 04:40 PM
    sagnik2422
    It's review questions, I am trying to work hard and succeed OK?
  • Dec 12, 2013, 06:48 PM
    ma0641
    That may be but you can't expect the volunteers to do them for you. Specific parts of questions or hints may be offered.
  • Dec 13, 2013, 12:35 AM
    rehmanvohra
    COGS : 237
    Freight In : 22
    Ending Inventory : 147
    Gross Purchases : 300
    Sales : 400
    Purchase Discounts : ?
    Beginning Inventory : 150
    Gross Profit : 163
    Purchase Returns : 50

    The formula is:
    Beg Inv + Purchases + Frt In - Returns - Disc- Ending Inv = COGS
    150+300+22-50-? - 147 = 237
    275 - ? = 237
    275-237= 38
  • Dec 13, 2013, 12:38 AM
    rehmanvohra
    Apply the following formula:
    Beg Inv + Purchases + Frt In - Returns - Disc- End Inv = COGS
    Sales - COGS = GP
  • Dec 13, 2013, 12:39 AM
    rehmanvohra
    Apply the following formula:
    Beg Inv + Purchases + Frt In - Returns - Disc- End Inv = COGS
    Sales - COGS = GP
  • Dec 13, 2013, 12:40 AM
    rehmanvohra
    Apply the following formula:
    Beg Inv + Purchases + Frt In - Returns - Disc- End Inv = COGS
    Sales - COGS = GP

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