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ISBN: 9780134730370

Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 9, Problem 9.3MC

On its December 31, Year 2, balance sheet, Red Rock Candle Company reported accounts receivable of $855 000 net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $45,000. On December 31, Year 3, Red Rock’s balance sheet showed gross accounts receivable of $922,000, and Red Rock’s income statement reported credit sales of $3,000,000. During the year, accounts receivable of $35,000 were written off and $18,000 were recovered Based on past experience, 5% of Red Rock’s ending accounts receivable are uncollectible. How much should Red Rock report as bad debt expense on its Year 3 income statement?

a. $18,100
b. $35,000
c. $46,100
d. $150,000

Definition Definition Financial statement that provides a snapshot of an organization's financial position at a specific point in time. It summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder's equity, detailing what the company owns, what it owes, and what is left over for its owners. The balance sheet serves as a crucial tool to assess the financial health and stability of a company, as well as to help management make informed decisions about its future investments and financial obligations.

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Solution Summary: The author explains that the correct option is "a". The formula for computation of bad debt expense during the year is as follows: 46,100, 35,000, and 18,000.

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