QUESTION 1The schedule of aging accounts for a Company, at the end of the year 2020, appears below:Accounts Receivable$40,00010,0005,5001,80057,300Estimate % of Bad DebtsCurrent1%1-30 days overdue31-60 days overdueMore than 60 days overdue5%10%20%TotalThe allowance was estimated by using the schedule of ageing accounts. The allowance account had a debit balance of $600, before the estimate wasmade.Required: Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts expense for 2020.

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The schedule of aging accounts for a Company, at the end of the year 2020, appears below: Accounts Receivable $40,000 10,000 Estimate % of Bad Debts Current 1% 5% 1-30 days overdue 31-60 days overdue More than 60 days overdue 5,500 1,800 57,300 10% 20% Total The allowance was estimated by using the schedule of ageing accounts. The allowance account had a debit balance of $600, before the estimate was made. Required: Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts expense for 2020.

The schedule of aging accounts for a Company, at the end of the year 2020, appears below: Accounts Receivable $40,000 10,000 Estimate % of Bad Debts Current 1% 5% 1-30 days overdue 31-60 days overdue More than 60 days overdue 5,500 1,800 57,300 10% 20% Total The allowance was estimated by using the schedule of ageing accounts. The allowance account had a debit balance of $600, before the estimate was made. Required: Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts expense for 2020.

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