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Quick questions on Trade receivables and impairment explained: H2 Principles of Accounting

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What is writing off an irrecoverable debt?
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When a specific debt is known to be uncollectable, it is written off:
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Gross receivables are \50\,000;a; a \20002\,000 debt is written off; a 4%4\% allowance is required. Find net receivables. [3 marks]
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The allowance for impairment falls from \3\,000to to \22002\,200. State the effect on the income statement. [2 marks]
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Explain why an allowance for impairment is consistent with prudence. [2 marks]

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