Question 19
Bad Debts and ProvisionsUse the following information:
Year to 31st December | Debtors after bad debts written off | Doubtful debts
1984 | ₦12,000 | ₦100
1985 | ₦15,000 | ₦130
1986 | ₦14,000 | ₦115
What was the treatment of provision for doubtful debts in the Profit and Loss Accounts for 1985?
- A.Debit ₦30
- B.Credit ₦30
- C.Credit ₦130
- D.Debit ₦130
- E.Debit ₦230.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Debit ₦30)
Explanation
The provision rose from 100 to 130; only the increase of ₦30 is debited to profit and loss.