Audit methodology. Formation and write-off of receivables and payables

Abstract

Introduction. The share of receivables and payables in the structure of the balance sheet has a high percentage, which certainly affects the production process as a whole. Every receivable is someone's accounts payable and vice versa. Each company faced non-payment of debts in any direction. In this article, we will consider the control over settlements with counterparties and the procedure for writing off and forming bad receivables and payables. The purpose of the paper is to study the audit process at the enterprise in the section of receivables and payables. Identify the processes of writing off bad debts. Results. The audit of accounts payable and receivable is relevant in connection with the introduction of the International Accounting Standards in the management of the enterprise, the constant change in the legal framework of Ukraine. Settlements with debtors and creditors for goods and services have a significant impact on the functional activities of the enterprise, so when the audit firm checks all the nuances of accounting in this area, the main factor of fair conclusions is the provision of reliable information. The main source of information is financial statements, where receivables have a significant share in the assets of the balance sheet, and accounts payable in the liabilities of the balance sheet. Conclusion. Debt write-off is an important component in settlements with counterparties. More often than not, we are faced with bad debts. For the correctness of the display of information and write-off of receivables, the company creates a reserve of doubtful debts, which is reflected in account 38 "Reserve of doubtful debts". To write off accounts payable, the company must have important evidence, documents that are approved in accordance with the law.