Providing for Doubtful Accounts
At the end of the current year, the accounts receivable account has a debit balance of $718,000 and sales for the year total $8,140,000.
Determine the amount of the adjusting entry to provide for doubtful accounts under each of the assumptions (a through d) listed above.
a. | $ |
b. | $ |
c. | $ |
d. | $ |
a
Sales 8140000
X Estimated uncollectible 0.75%
Amount of the adjusting entry
61050
b
Estimated uncollectible 31000
Less: Allowance balance 9700
Amount of the adjusting entry 21300
c
Sales 8140000
X Estimated uncollectible 0.25%
Amount of the adjusting entry
20350
d
Estimated uncollectible 78900
Add: Allowance Debit balance 9500
Amount of the adjusting entry
88400
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