You can find your accounts receivable balance under the 'current assets' section on your balance sheet or general ledger. Accounts receivable are classified as an asset because they provide value to your company.
Accounts Receivables are current assets on the balance sheet and are to be reported at net realizable value.
Therefore, when a journal entry is made for an accounts receivable transaction, the value of the sale will be recorded as a credit to sales. The amount that is receivable will be recorded as a debit to the assets. These entries balance each other out.
An account receivable is recorded as a debit in the assets section of a balance sheet. It is typically a short-term asset—short-term because normally it's going to be realized within a year.”
To report accounts receivable effectively on the balance sheet: Break down accounts receivable into categories, such as “trade accounts receivable” and “other receivables.” Clearly indicate the aging of accounts receivable to show how much is current, 30, 60, or 90+ days overdue.
Average accounts receivable is calculated as the sum of starting and ending receivables over a set period of time (generally monthly, quarterly or annually), divided by two.
An account receivable is recorded as a debit in the assets section of a balance sheet. It is typically a short-term asset—short-term because normally it's going to be realized within a year.”
Net accounts receivable is recorded as a debit on the balance sheet. In accounting, debits increase asset accounts, while credits decrease them. Since net accounts receivable is an asset, it is listed as a debit to indicate the expected amount to be collected from customers.