Sequoia, Inc. has given you the following information from its aging of Accounts Receivable. Using this information, determine the amount of the journal entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts Current 31- 60 days 61- 90 days 91 and up $27,000 2% uncollectible 6,000 3,000 5% uncollectible 15% uncollectible 1,800 16% uncollectible The current balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $144 debit. O A. $54,000 O B. $1,722 OC. $1,578 O D. $1,434
Sequoia, Inc. has given you the following information from its aging of Accounts Receivable. Using this information, determine the amount of the journal entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts Current 31- 60 days 61- 90 days 91 and up $27,000 2% uncollectible 6,000 3,000 5% uncollectible 15% uncollectible 1,800 16% uncollectible The current balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $144 debit. O A. $54,000 O B. $1,722 OC. $1,578 O D. $1,434
Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:**Aging of Accounts Receivable at Sequoia, Inc.**
Sequoia, Inc. has provided the following data for its Accounts Receivable, classified by aging periods, along with the associated estimated percentages of uncollectible accounts:
- **Current:** $27,000 with 2% uncollectible
- **31 – 60 days:** $6,000 with 5% uncollectible
- **61 – 90 days:** $3,000 with 15% uncollectible
- **91 days and up:** $1,800 with 16% uncollectible
The current balance in the "Allowance for Doubtful Accounts" is a $144 debit.
**Task:** Determine the amount for the journal entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts.
**Options:**
- A. $54,000
- B. $1,722
- C. $1,578
- D. $1,434
To solve this, calculate the allowance required for each aging category and sum them up. Then, account for the existing balance in the allowance account to find the correct journal entry amount.
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