Given a list of receivables, identify techniques and tools used to manage and account for receivables, including the ability to identify creditworthy customers.
JMK Corp. had the following situations during the last 4 years of operation:
i. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a $2,100 credit balance prior to adjustment. Net credit sales during 2011 are $750,000, and 4% are estimated to be uncollectible. Accounts Receivable has a balance of $125,000 on Dec 31, 2011.
ii. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a $1,200 debit balance prior to adjustment. Based on an aging schedule of accounts receivable prepared on December 31, 2012, $18,500 of accounts receivable are estimated to be uncollectible. Accounts Receivable has a balance of $110,000 on Dec 31, 2012.
iii. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a $1,400 credit balance prior to adjustment. Based on an aging schedule of accounts receivable prepared on December 31, 2013, $25,000 of accounts receivable are estimated to be uncollectible. Accounts Receivable has a balance of $98,000 on Dec 31, 2013.
iv. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a $750 debit balance prior to adjustment. Net credit sales during 2014 are $800,000, and 3% are estimated to be uncollectible. Accounts Receivable has a balance of $135,000 on Dec 31, 2014.