Chapter 7, Problem 7E

To determine

Aging of Receivable Method:

It refers to a technique that is used to calculate the accurate amount that has to be credited in allowance for doubtful account. It is done on the basis of the time period of an account receivable from which it was due.

There are usually five time periods in this method which are:

• 0 days past
• 1 to 30 days past
• 31 to 60 days past
• 61 to 90 days past
• Over 90 days past

a.

To estimate: The balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method.

b.

To determine

To prepare: Adjusting entry to record the amount of bad debt expense if there is a credit balance of allowance for doubtful account.

c.

To determine

To prepare: Adjusting entry to record the amount of bad debt expense if there is a debit balance of allowance for doubtful account.