Asked by Hallie Adair on Jun 06, 2024

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What entry format is appropriate if sales returns and allowances occur on factored accounts?

A)
 Sales Returns and Allowances XX Receivable from Factor XX\begin{array}{cc}\text { Sales Returns and Allowances } & \mathrm{XX} \\\text { Receivable from Factor } & \mathrm{XX}\end{array} Sales Returns and Allowances  Receivable from Factor XXXX
B)
 Receivable from Factor  XX  Factoring Expense  XX \begin{array}{cc}\text { Receivable from Factor } & \text { XX } \\\text { Factoring Expense } & \text { XX }\end{array} Receivable from Factor  Factoring Expense  XX  XX 
C)
 Sales Returns and Allowances XX Factoring Expense XX\begin{array}{lc}\text { Sales Returns and Allowances } & \mathrm{XX} \\\text { Factoring Expense } & \mathrm{XX}\end{array} Sales Returns and Allowances  Factoring Expense XXXX
D)
 Receivable from Factor  XX  Accounts Receivable  XX \begin{array}{cc}\text { Receivable from Factor } & \text { XX } \\\text { Accounts Receivable } & \text { XX }\end{array} Receivable from Factor  Accounts Receivable  XX  XX 

Sales Returns

Transactions where customers return previously purchased merchandise, leading to a reduction in sales revenue.

Receivable from Factor

Funds to be received from a factor, a financial intermediary that purchases receivables from a company, providing it with immediate cash.

Factoring Expense

Costs associated with the process of selling accounts receivable to a third party to obtain immediate cash.

  • Comprehend the accounting for sales of accounts receivable, including factoring and assignment, and its impact on financial statements.
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Bruna MansurJun 13, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
When sales returns and allowances occur on factored accounts, the correct entry debits Sales Returns and Allowances and credits Receivable from Factor, reflecting the reduction in sales revenue and the corresponding decrease in the amount owed by the factor.