Question

Analysis of Receivables Method At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $440,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $4,000; and sales for the year total $1,980,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is estimated as $14,800.

Required:
a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.
b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.
c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

Answer 1

Answer: See explanation

Step-by-step explanation:

a. The amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts will be:

= Estimated balance required in Allowance account - Unadjusted balance existing in Allowance account

= $14800 - $4000

= $10800

b. The adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense will be:

Account receivables = $440,000

Allowance for Doubtful accounts = $14,800

Bad Debt expense = $10800

c. The net realizable value of accounts receivable will be:

= Account receivables - Allowance for Doubtful accounts

= $440,000 - $14800

= $425200