Horngren's Financial & Managerial Accounting (5th Edition)
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Chapter 8, Problem 8.19E
Accounting for uncollectible accounts using the allowance method (aging-of-receivables) and reporting receivables on the
At December 31, 2016, the
Requirements
- 1. Journalize the year-end
adjusting entry for bad debts on the basis of the aging schedule. Show the T-account for the Allowance for Bad Debts at December 31, 2016. - 2. Show how TM Manufacturer will report its net accounts receivable on its December 3 1, 2016, balance sheet.
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