Maple Co. provides for bad debts expense at the rate of 5.35% of ending Accounts Receivable. On Jan 1, 20X1, the Allowance for Bad Debts was $16,000. There were $16,000 of accounts written off during the year. Credit sales for the year were $540,000. Ending Accounts Receivable was $115,000
What is the balance in the Allowance for Bad Debts account?
Correct answer---------$ 6,152.50 or $6153
Working
Beginning balance of Allowance for Bad Debts account | $ 16,000.00 |
Less: Amount written off | $ (16,000.00) |
Subtotal | $ - |
Add: Bad debts expense for the year (115000 x 5.35%) | $ 6,152.50 |
Ending balance of Allowance for Bad Debts account | $ 6,152.50 |
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