After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

1 Identify the different types of receivables.

2 Explain how companies recognize accounts receivable.

3 Distinguish between the methods and bases companies use to value accounts receivable.

4 Describe the entries to record the disposition of accounts receivable.

5 Compute the maturity date of and interest on notes receivable.

6 Explain how companies recognize notes receivable.

7 Describe how companies value notes receivable.

8 Describe the entries to record the disposition of notes receivable.

9 Explain the statement presentation and analysis of receivables.