Irrecoverable Receivables Flashcards

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What is meant by ‘irrecoverable receivables’?

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When a trade receivable (customer) is unable or unwilling to pay the amount owed in respect of goods sold on credit.

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What are the reasons for irrecoverable receivables?

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  • Credit customer cannot be traced.
  • Not worth taking case to court.
  • Customer has been declared bankrupt.
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