This method assumes that a collectible Receivable resulted from each sale, service, assessment, etc. Receivables are recorded when the State has an enforceable legal claim to an asset that has not been received.Accounts receivable recorded in a prior fiscal year for sales and services rendered are considered to be bad debt at June 30 of the current fiscal year. Pay off outstanding debts and clear up any discrepancies in your financial records. For instance, if you have receivables, now is the time to collect them.