Assume another company estimates bad debt to be 5.2% of A/R. If A/R = 45,000 and the allowance for bad debt has a debit balance of 1,340, what is Net A/R?
Using information from the previous question, what would be the journal entry to recognize bad debts expense? Indicate debits with "dr." and credits with "cr."
Accounts receivable balance | 45000 | |||||
Multiply: Estimated Uncollectible | 5.20% | |||||
Required balance of allowance | 2340 | |||||
Add: Debit balance of Allowance | 1340 | |||||
Bad debts expense | 3680 | |||||
Net Accounts receivable | ||||||
Accounts receivable | 45000 | |||||
Less: Allowance for bad debts | 2340 | |||||
Net Accounts receivable | 42660 | |||||
Journal entry | ||||||
S.no. | Accounts title and explanations | Debit $ | Credit $ | |||
a. | Bad debts expense | 3,680 | ||||
Allowance for bad debts | 3680 | |||||
(for bad debts expense recognized) | ||||||
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