Estimation and accounting of expected losses relating the trade receivables within the framework of TFRS 9 financial instruments standard

Abstract

Expected losses approach is developed to estimate the loss provision relating trade receivables by enactment of TFRS 9 (Turkish Financial Reporting Standards, Financial Instruments Standard). The expected losses relating trade receivables means the average losses weighted due to credit risk. Therefore; estimation the credit risks related with trade receivables is substantial before calculation of expected losses relating trade receivables. Hence; the aim of this study is examining the following matters: Estimation of credit risks relating the trade receivables within the framework of TFRS 9 Financial Instruments Standard, Calculation of expected losses due to credit risks and Accounting of the expected credit losses being estimated.