Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
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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 9.7P
a.
To determine
The closing balance required in the allowance for uncollectible accounts at year-end.
Given Information:
Credit sale is $20,000,000.
Closing accounts receivables $1,611,000.
Unadjusted balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts is $94,800.
Current accounts receivables are $366,500 with 5% uncollectible expectation.
1-30 days accounts receivables are $601,300 with 9% uncollectible expectation
31-60 days accounts receivables are $46,800 with 20% uncollectible expectation
61-90 days accounts receivables are $168,900 with 55% uncollectible expectation
Over 90 days accounts receivables are $427,900 with 100% uncollectible expectation
b.
To determine
To prepare: The
Given Information:
Unadjusted balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts is $94,800.
c.
To determine
To prepare: The Journal entry to record bad debt provision.
Given Information:
Unadjusted balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts is $231,000.
d.
To determine
The Journal entry to write off accounts.
Given Information:
Accounts receivables of over 90 days past due to be written off are $427,500.
e.
To determine
The Journal entry to write off accounts.
Given Information:
Accounts recovered subsequently are $345,000.
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