Chapter 8, Problem 8.10EX

To determine

Analysis of receivables method:

A method of determining the estimated uncollectible receivables based on the age of individual accounts receivable is known as analysis of receivables method. This method is otherwise known as aging of receivables method. Under analysis of receivables method, estimated bad debts would be treated as the desired adjusted balance for allowance for doubtful accounts.

Due date:

Due date is the maturity date on note/account, on due date the borrower is supposed to pay the debt.

Past due:

Past due is the number of days of not receiving/making payment on the overdue account.

To Journalize: The adjusting entry for uncollectible as of August 31.