Identify principles of cash control Understand the requirement for allowance for doubtful debts Identify weaknesses of cash receipts situation Prepare adjusting entries for bad and doubtful debts Complete a bank reconciliation Prepare an ageing analysis for accounts receivable Recognition of revenue Explain the difference between the direct write off of a bad debt and the allowance method Students are required to prepare for all the questions prior to attending the tutorial. Question 1. (Based on E13.12) The Conceptual Framework defines revenues and outlines a number of criteria for their recognition. Surfin’ Magazines Ltd identifies the following independent transactions and events: (a) Received $24 000 in subscriptions for magazines to be delivered once per month for the next 12 months. (b) Received dividends from IAG for shares owned by the business. (c) Paid interest on a loan to purchase a delivery vehicle. (d) Delivered magazines for the month for customers who had paid in advance. Required: (i) Outline how the Conceptual Framework defines revenue. (ii) AASB15 requires the recognition of revenue to consist of 5 steps. Apply the 5 – step process as required in AASB15 to item (a) (iii) For each of the other items listed above, explain whether you would recognise it as revenue in the Income Statement and provide general journal entries to record the transaction.

Q8(c): Discuss the differences and implications between the ‘allowance method’ and the ‘direct write-off method’ of accounting for bad debts. (3 marks)

Briefly compare and contrast the direct method and the allowance method of accounting forbad debts

Question 1. (Based on E13.12) The Conceptual Framework defines revenues and outlines a number of criteria for their recognition. Surfin’ Magazines Ltd identifies the following independent transactions and events: (a) Received $24 000 in subscriptions for magazines to be delivered once per month for the next 12 months. (b) Received dividends from IAG for shares owned by the business. (c) Paid interest on a loan to purchase a delivery vehicle. (d) Delivered magazines for the month for customers who had paid in advance. Required: (i) Outline how the Conceptual Framework defines revenue. (ii) AASB15 requires the recognition of revenue to consist of 5 steps. Apply the 5 – step process as required in AASB15 to item (a) (iii) For each of the other items listed above, explain whether you would recognise it as revenue in the Income Statement and provide general journal entries to record the transaction.

Which of the following is the typical sequence of accounting for sales made on account using the allowance method? Place in order of occurrence from top to bottom.InstructionsDrag and drop application.Choice 1 of 3. Bad Debt Expense is estimated and recorded with an adjusting entry toggle buttonBad Debt Expense is estimated and recorded with an adjusting entryChoice 2 of 3. Accounts Receivable are debited in the period the revenue is recognized toggle buttonAccounts Receivable are debited in the period the revenue is recognizedChoice 3 of 3. Specific customer balances are written off toggle buttonSpecific customer balances are written off

Q8(b): Assume ‘Allowance for Doubtful Accounts’ has a debit balance of $3,000 in the trial balance, prepare the adjusting journal entry to record bad debts expense for the financial year ended 31 March 2022. (3 marks)