Myaccountinglab With Pearson Etext -- Access Card -- For Horngren's Accounting, The Managerial Chapters

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ISBN: 9780134490663

Author: MILLER-NOBLES, Tracie L., Mattison, Brenda L., Matsumura, Ella Mae

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 9, Problem E9.20E

Accounting for uncollectible accounts using the allowance method (aging-of-receivables) and reporting receivables on the balance sheet

Learning Objective 3
2. Allowance CR Bal. $25,360

At December 31, 2018, the Accounts Receivable balance of GPS Technology is $200,000. The Allowance for Bad Debts account has a $24. 110 debit balance GPS Technology prepares the following aging schedule for its accounts receivable:

	Age of Accounts
	1-30 Days 31-60 Days 61-90 Days Over 90 Days
Accounts Receivable Estimated percent uncollectible	S 65.000 $ 50,000 $ 40,000 $ 45,000 0.4% 3.0% 5.0% 48.0%

Requirements
1. Journalize the year-end adjusting entry for bad debts on the basis of the aging schedule. Show the T-account for the Allowance for Bad Debts at December 31, 2018.
2. Show how GPS Technology will report its net accounts receivable on its December 31, 2018, balance sheet.

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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Myaccountinglab With Pearson Etext -- Access Card -- For Horngren's Accounting, The Managerial Chapters

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