Exercise 7-8A (Algo) Accounting for uncollectible accounts: percent of receivables allowance method LO 7-2, 7-3 Vulcan Service Company experienced the following transactions for Year 1, its first year of operations: 1. Provided $70,000 of services on account. 2. Collected $42,000 cash from accounts receivable. 3. Paid $28,000 of salaries expense for the year. 4. Adjusted the accounts using the following information from an accounts receivable aging schedule: Number of Days Past Due Amount Percent Likely to Be Uncollectible Allowance Balance Current $20,720 0.01 0 to 30 1,400 0.05 31 to 60 1,960 61 to 90 1,680 Over 90 days 2,240 0.10 0.30 0.50 Required 1. Record the given transactions in general journal form and post to T-accounts. 2. Prepare the income statement for Vulcan Service Company for Year 1. 3. What is the net realizable value of the accounts receivable at December 31, Year 1?

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