Concept explainers
(1)
Allowance method
It is a method for accounting bad debt expense, where uncollectible accounts receivables are estimated and recorded at the end of particular period. Under this method,
Aging of receivables method:
A method of determining the estimated uncollectible receivables, based on the age of individual
To journalize: The entry for recording bad debts expense for the year 2018, using the aging of receivables method.
(2)
To prepare: A T-accountfor allowance for bad debts to determine its ending balance.
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