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Note---On the Cyert-Davidson-Thompson Doubtful Accounts Model

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  • Jos A. M. van Kuelen

    (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)

  • Jaap Spronk

    (Erasmus University, Rotterdam)

  • A. Wayne Corcoran

    (Baruch College and University of Massachusetts)

Abstract

The results of the classical Cyert, Davidson, and Thompson (CDT) model for estimating the allowance for doubtful accounts could be made more valuable by correcting one flaw. The CDT model rests on the total balance method of aging dollars and, as presented, its answers cannot wisely be applied to estimate real dollar amounts. Notably, the steady state distributions derived by the model tend to underestimate actually paid dollar amounts.

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  • Jos A. M. van Kuelen & Jaap Spronk & A. Wayne Corcoran, 1981. "Note---On the Cyert-Davidson-Thompson Doubtful Accounts Model," Management Science, INFORMS, vol. 27(1), pages 108-112, January.
  • Handle: RePEc:inm:ormnsc:v:27:y:1981:i:1:p:108-112
    DOI: 10.1287/mnsc.27.1.108
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    5. Tangsucheeva, Rattachut & Prabhu, Vittaldas, 2014. "Stochastic financial analytics for cash flow forecasting," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 158(C), pages 65-76.

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