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  • Mar 15, 2007, 04:49 AM
    marquice
    What happens
    What happens to the total current assets when an uncollectible account receivable written off against the allowance for bad debt does the
    Total current assets decrease and expenses decrease
    Or does the total current assets decrease and expenses increase
  • Mar 15, 2007, 04:29 PM
    CaptainForest
    Sample B/S of CA
    Cash 100
    AR 60
    Less AFDA 10
    Net AR 50

    Total CA = 150


    Write off 5 from AFDA
    Dr. AFDA 5
    Cr. AR 5

    Sample B/S of CA
    Cash 100
    AR 55
    Less AFDA 5
    Net AR 50

    Total CA = 150

    Therefore, no change in CA.

    Also, it is NOT an expense since you have already recorded the bad debt expense in a pervious period.

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