Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the receivables. Presented below
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Question
Prepare the journal entry to record the sale of the receivables.
Presented below is information for Blossom Company.1. Beginning-of-the-year Accounts Receivable balance was $16,200. 2. Net sales (all on account) for the year were $103,200. Blossom does not offer cash discounts. 3. Collections on accounts receivable during the year were $85,100.
Blossom is planning to factor some accounts receivable at the end of the year. Accounts totaling $13,300 will be transferred to Credit Factors, Inc. with recourse. Credit Factors will retain 6% of the balances for probable adjustments and assesses a finance charge of 5%. The fair value of the recourse obligation is $1,108.
Explanation / Answer
Cash 11837 =13300-798-(13300*5%) Due from factor 798 =13300*6% Loss on sale of receivables 1773 Accounts receivable 13300 Recourse obligation 1108