Dexter Technology maintains its records using cash-basis accounting. Consider the following:
During the year, the company received cash from customers, $45,000, and paid cash for salaries, $24,500.
At the beginning of the year, customers owe Dexter $1,200. By the end of the year, customers owe $7,000.
At the beginning of the year, Dexter owes salaries of $6,000. At the end of the year, Dexter owes salaries of $3,500.