Question

Larkspur Incorporated factored $124,300 of accounts receivable with Cullumber Factors Inc. on a without-recourse basis. Cullumber assesses a 2% finance charge of the amount of accounts receivable and retains an amount equal to 5% of accounts receivable for possible adjustments.

Required:
Prepare the journal entry for Larkspur Incorporated and Cullumber Factors to record the factoring of the accounts receivable to Cullumber.

Answer 1

Larkspur Incorporated

DR Cash 115,599

Due from Factor (Cullumber) 6,215

Loss on Sale of Receivables 2,486

CR Accounts Receivable 124,300

Working

Due from Factor = 5% * 124,300

= $‭6,215‬

Loss on sale of receivables = 2% * 124,300

= $‭2,486‬

Cash = 124,300 - 6,215 - 2,486

= $‭115,599‬

Cullumber Factors Inc.

DR Accounts Receivable 124,300

CR Due to Larkspur 6,215

Financing Revenue 2,486

Cash 115,599