Obtain a general understanding of the client's process for establishing the allowance for uncollectible accounts
Consider the reasonableness of the client's policies regarding additions to the allowance and write-offs of uncollectible accounts
Discuss with management the key assumptions regarding collectibility and evaluate the reasonableness of the assumptions
Consider the effectiveness of the controls over the underlying data used in the process (e.g., aging report) and of the client's practices for enhancing the reasonableness of the calculation of the allowance; if not, test receivable aging by selecting a sample of invoices to ensure that the client's aged debt listing is consistent with the supporting documentation.
Evaluate the client's method of calculating the allowance (i.e., of applying its policies)
Factors that we consider in evaluating collectibility include:
- The age of the receivables, understanding the client's customary terms of sales, the conditions under which goods may be returned, and how collections and credit memos are applied to outstanding balances
- Specific high-risk receivables balances, such as overseas debtors, or customers in known financial difficulties
- The soundness of the client's credit-granting and collection procedures
- Collection experience subsequent to the balance sheet date
- Historical bad debt experience
- Comparative analytics for the current period and prior periods, such as the relationships of accounts written off and the allowance and provision for uncollectible accounts to trade receivables and sales
- Current conditions and trends in the industry and the economy in general
Obtain a general understanding of the client's process for establishing the allowance for uncollectible accounts
Consider the reasonableness of the client's policies regarding additions to the allowance and write-offs of uncollectible accounts
Discuss with management the key assumptions regarding collectibility and evaluate the reasonableness of the assumptions
Consider the effectiveness of the controls over the underlying data used in the process (e.g., aging report) and of the client's practices for enhancing the reasonableness of the calculation of the allowance; if not, test receivable aging by selecting a sample of invoices to ensure that the client's aged debt listing is consistent with the supporting documentation.
Evaluate the client's method of calculating the allowance (i.e., of applying its policies)
Factors that we consider in evaluating collectibility include:
- The age of the receivables, understanding the client's customary terms of sales, the conditions under which goods may be returned, and how collections and credit memos are applied to outstanding balances
- Specific high-risk receivables balances, such as overseas debtors, or customers in known financial difficulties
- The soundness of the client's credit-granting and collection procedures
- Collection experience subsequent to the balance sheet date
- Historical bad debt experience
- Comparative analytics for the current period and prior periods, such as the relationships of accounts written off and the allowance and provision for uncollectible accounts to trade receivables and sales
- Current conditions and trends in the industry and the economy in general
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