What is 'Allowance for Doubtful Accounts' in SAP FI-FIO-AR - Fiori UI for Accounts Receivable?

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Overview

• Component: FI-FIO-AR

• Component Name: Fiori UI for Accounts Receivable

• Description: An analytical app that shows details of the allowance for doubtful accounts and the corresponding overdue receivables.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Details

• 
  Key Concepts: 
  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is an accounting term used to describe the amount of money set aside to cover potential losses due to customer defaults or bad debts. This amount is calculated by estimating the percentage of accounts receivable that may not be collected. The allowance for doubtful accounts is a contra-asset account, meaning it reduces the value of the asset account, Accounts Receivable. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP FI-FIO-AR Fiori UI for Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts can be used to manage customer accounts and track bad debt. The user can enter the estimated percentage of accounts receivable that may not be collected and the system will automatically calculate the allowance for doubtful accounts. The user can also enter specific customer accounts that are considered doubtful and adjust the allowance accordingly. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  It is important to regularly review and update the allowance for doubtful accounts in order to ensure accuracy. This can be done by analyzing customer payment history and adjusting the estimated percentage of accounts receivable that may not be collected accordingly. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, please refer to SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP representative.