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Chapter 9, Problem E9.19E
Accounting for uncollectible accounts using the allowance method of-receivables) and reporting receivables on the
At December 31,2016, the
Manufacturer prepares the following aging schedule for its accounts receivable:
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- Journalize the year-end
adjusting entry for bad debts on the basis of the aging schedule. Show the f-account for the Allowance for Bad Debts at December 31, 2016. - Show how TM Manufacturer will report its net accounts receivable on its December 31, 2016, balance sheet.
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Seaforth International wrote off the following accounts receivable as uncollectible for the year ending December 31:
Customer
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Kim Abel
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Lee Drake
33,925
Jenny Green
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Aging Class (Numberof Days Past Due)
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0-30 days
$715,000
1%
31-60 days
310,000
2
61-90 days
102,000
15
91-120 days
76,000
30
More than 120 days
97,000
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Total receivables
$1,300,000
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