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Understanding Notes Receivable

Notes Receivable represents a written promise from a borrower to pay a specified amount at a future date, often with interest. Estimating Notes Receivable involves determining realizable value, recognizing potential losses, and complying with accounting principles. Companies must manage uncollectibility through estimation methods and handle dishonored notes by converting them to accounts receivable or writing them off.

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Understanding Notes Receivable

Notes Receivable represents a written promise from a borrower to pay a specified amount at a future date, often with interest. Estimating Notes Receivable involves determining realizable value, recognizing potential losses, and complying with accounting principles. Companies must manage uncollectibility through estimation methods and handle dishonored notes by converting them to accounts receivable or writing them off.

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NOTES RECEIVABLE

Notes Receivable is a written promise from a


customer or borrower to pay a specified
amount (called the principal) at a future
date, often with interest.
Purpose of Estimating Notes Receivable
📝 It is a financial asset that arises ●​ To determine the realizable value of
when a business lends money, sells
notes receivable
goods/services on a note basis, or
●​ To recognize potential losses due to
converts an overdue account
uncollectibility
receivable into a written note.
●​ To comply with accrual accounting
and the prudence (conservatism)
principle
Key Characteristics of Notes
Receivable

Element Description

Principal The face value of the


note Types of Estimation for Notes Receivable

Maturity Date The due date when the


note must be paid
1. 🔄 Valuation of Notes Receivable with
Interest

Term The period between


Formula for Interest:
issuance and maturity

Interest Rate Annual rate applied to 𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = 𝑃𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑐𝑖𝑝𝑎𝑙 𝑥 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 𝑥


𝑇𝑖𝑚𝑒
12
the principal

Maker The party who ✅ Example:


promises to pay
●​ Note Principal: ₱100,000
(borrower) ●​ Interest Rate: 10% annually
●​ Term: 6 months
Payee The party to whom the
note is payable
(lender)
6
𝐼𝑛𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑡 = 𝑃100, 000 𝑥 10% 𝑥 12
NOTES RECEIVABLE
= P5,000 Journal Entry – Estimating Doubtful

At maturity, the payee will collect:


Notes Receivable

= P100,000 + 5,000 = P105,000 ✅ Example:


2. 📉 Estimating Doubtful Notes A company has ₱200,000 in Notes Receivable.
Management estimates 3% will not be
Receivable collected.

Just like accounts receivable, notes


Estimated Bad Notes= ₱200,000×3% = ₱6,000
receivable can become uncollectible.
Companies must estimate losses if collection
is uncertain.
📒 Entry:
Allowance for Doubtful Notes Receivable Bad Debt Expense 6,000
Allow. for Doubtful Notes Receivable 6,000
●​ A contra-asset account used to reduce
Notes Receivable to net realizable Presentation on Balance Sheet:

value
Notes Receivable ₱200,000
Estimation Method: Less: Allow. for Doubtful Notes (₱6,000)
Net Notes Receivable ₱194,000
●​ Specific Identification – If a particular
note is known to be doubtful
●​ Percentage-Based Estimate – Based
on experience or historical loss rates

Handling Dishonored Notes

A dishonored note is one that is not paid at


maturity. It may be:

●​ Converted into an Account Receivable,


or
●​ Written off if uncollectible

🔁 Convert to A/R:
NOTES RECEIVABLE
Accounts Receivable 105,000
Notes Receivable 100,000
Interest Income 5,000

❌ Write-off:
Allow. for Doubtful Notes Receivable 105,000
Notes Receivable 100,000
Interest Receivable 5,000

Summary

Notes Receivable Written promise to


pay with/without
interest

Interest Calculation PxRxT

Estimation for Similar to A/R: Use


Uncollectibility Allowance for
Doubtful Notes
Receivable

Dishonored Notes Convert to A/R or


write off

Net Realizable Value Notes Receivable –


Allowance

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