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Requirement-a:
To calculate:
The balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts as on Dec. 31 using the Aging of receivable method
Concept Introduction:
Allowance method:
Under the Allowance method the estimated
Requirement-b:
To Prepare:
The
Concept Introduction:
Allowance method:
Under the Allowance method the estimated bad debts expenses are recorded using the Allowance for doubtful account and the actual bad debts written off using this account. Allowance for doubtful accounts represents the amount of expected bad debts or uncollectable accounts. This account is made as a provision for future bad debts.
Requirement-c:
To Prepare:
The adjusting entry to record the bad debts expense at the end of the year

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