Karl Company estimates doubtful accounts based on the aging of accounts receivable.   At the beginning of the year 2020, the Allowance for Doubtful Account had a credit balance of P120,000. During the year, Karl wrote-off specific worthless accounts receivable valued at P15,000. How much is the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts after adjustment? Select one: a. P105,000 b. P 37,000 c. P142,000 d. P247,000

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Karl Company estimates doubtful accounts based on the aging of accounts receivable.

 

At the beginning of the year 2020, the Allowance for Doubtful Account had a credit balance of P120,000. During the year, Karl wrote-off specific worthless accounts receivable valued at P15,000.

How much is the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts after adjustment?
Select one:

a.
P105,000

b.
P 37,000

c.
P142,000

d.
P247,000

 

Uncollectible
A/R- Ages
Current (within 30 days)
31-60 days past due
61-90 days past due
more than 91 days past
A/R Balance
estimate
2,000,000
800,000
1%
7%
250,000
12%
due
60,000
3,110,000
60%
Total
Transcribed Image Text:Uncollectible A/R- Ages Current (within 30 days) 31-60 days past due 61-90 days past due more than 91 days past A/R Balance estimate 2,000,000 800,000 1% 7% 250,000 12% due 60,000 3,110,000 60% Total
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