An analysis of the accounts receivable of Grammar Inc. shows the following information: Age Balance % Collectible Current $3,500,000 99.5 2,000,000 98 1,200,000 95 1 to 30 days past due 31 to 60 days past due 61 to 90 days past due 91 to 120 days past due 1,000,000 92 800,000 85 121 to 180 days past due 400,000 70 181 to 360 days past due 200,000 50 More than 360 days past due 100,000 10 Before any adjustments were made, Grammar's allowance for doubtful accounts had a balance of $80,000. 1. Determine the required balance of Grammar's doubtful accounts at the end of the reporting period. 2. Determine the doubtful accounts expense Grammar should recognize during the period. 3. Determine the net realizable value of Grammar's accounts receivable at the end of the period.
An analysis of the accounts receivable of Grammar Inc. shows the following information: Age Balance % Collectible Current $3,500,000 99.5 2,000,000 98 1,200,000 95 1 to 30 days past due 31 to 60 days past due 61 to 90 days past due 91 to 120 days past due 1,000,000 92 800,000 85 121 to 180 days past due 400,000 70 181 to 360 days past due 200,000 50 More than 360 days past due 100,000 10 Before any adjustments were made, Grammar's allowance for doubtful accounts had a balance of $80,000. 1. Determine the required balance of Grammar's doubtful accounts at the end of the reporting period. 2. Determine the doubtful accounts expense Grammar should recognize during the period. 3. Determine the net realizable value of Grammar's accounts receivable at the end of the period.
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