Answer:
Debit : Accounts Receivables : $695,800
Debit : Service Charge Expense : $14,200
Credit : Sales : $710,000
Explanation:
Factoring is a process by which a business sells its accounts receivables to a third party (factor) at a particular discount or service charge. Factoring generally occurs when a business wants to meet it’s immediate cash requirements. The factoring company in this case, charges 2% service fee of $710,000 accounts receivables. In monetary terms this is : 710,000 x 2% = $14,200. This amount would be an expense incurred by the business. The double entry to record this transaction in the books of the business is as follows:
Debit : Accounts Receivables : $695,800
Debit : Service Charge Expense : $14,200
Credit : Sales : $710,000
