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Concept Introduction:
The number of gross accounts receivable due from customers at the end of 2017 and 2016.
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Concept Introduction: Accounts receivable are created when an entity sells goods or services on credit. Most businesses provide credit to customers. Some of the accounts receivable are considered uncollectible due to various reasons. These uncollectible are recognized as bad debts.
The number of bad debt write-offs during 2017.
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Concept Introduction: Accounts receivable are created when an entity sells goods or services on credit. Most businesses provide credit to customers. Some of the accounts receivable are considered uncollectible due to various reasons. These uncollectible are recognized as bad debts.
The amount of cash received for 2017 using gross accounts receivable.
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Concept Introduction: Accounts receivable are created when an entity sells goods or services on credit. Most businesses provide credit to customers. Some of the accounts receivable are considered uncollectible due to various reasons. These uncollectible are recognized as bad debts.
The change in net accounts receivable to calculate cash received from customers.
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