Question 1d ii
Marking Guide
up to 1 markper well described substantive procedure
release of $1·5 million allowance for receivables
– discuss with the finance director rationale for not providing against any receivables
– review aged receivable ledger to identify any slow moving or old receivable balances, discuss
with the credit controller
– review after date cash receipts for slow moving/old receivable balances
– review customer correspondence to identify any balances in dispute or unlikely to be paid
– review board minutes to identify any significant concerns in relation to payments by customers
– calculate the potential level of receivables which are not recoverable and assess if material or not
(maximum 3 marks)