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JFK Corp. factors $449,000 of accounts receivable with LBJ Finance Corporation o

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Question

JFK Corp. factors $449,000 of accounts receivable with LBJ Finance Corporation on a without recourse basis on July 1, 2014. The receivables records are transferred to LBJ Finance, which will receive the collections. LBJ Finance assesses a finance charge of 1.9% of the amount of accounts receivable and retains an amount equal to 4% of accounts receivable to cover sales discounts, returns, and allowances. The transaction is to be recorded as a sale.

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JFK Corp. factors $449,000 of accounts receivable with LBJ Finance Corporation on a without recourse basis on July 1, 2014. The receivables records are transferred to LBJ Finance, which will receive the collections. LBJ Finance assesses a finance charge of 1.9% of the amount of accounts receivable and retains an amount equal to 4% of accounts receivable to cover sales discounts, returns, and allowances. The transaction is to be recorded as a sale.

Explanation / Answer

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When accounts receivable are factored without recourse, the factor (purchasing institution) bears the loss resulting from bad debts

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Date Account Titles and Explanation Debit Credit July 1, 2014 Cash $ 4,22,509.00 Due from Factor (LBJ) $ 17,960.00 Loss on sale of receivable $       8,531.00 Accounts receivable $ 4,49,000.00