Question 5
Bad Debts and ProvisionsUse the following information to answer questions 5 and 6.
Provision for doubtful debts: Le 1,000 Cr
Bad debts: Le 500 Dr
Debtors: Le 50,000 Dr
Additional bad debts to be written off: Le 500
New provision for doubtful debts to stand at 5% of debtors
The net figure for debtors in the balance sheet is
- A.Le 47,025.
- B.Le 46,550.
- C.Le 45,600.
- D.Le 45,500.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (Le 47,025.)
Explanation
Debtors after bad debts = 49,500; provision 5% = 2,475; net 49,500 − 2,475 = Le 47,025.