Question

Entry for Uncollectible Accounts

Outlaw Bike Co. is a wholesaler of motorcycle supplies. An aging of the company's accounts receivable on December 31 and a historical analysis of the percentage of uncollectible accounts in each age category are given below.
Estimated Uncollectible Estimated Uncollectible
Age Interval Balance Accounts Percent Accounts Amount
Not past due $780,000 1/2% $3,900
1-30 days past due 85,800 2 1,716
31-60 days past due 39,000 9 3,510
61-90 days past due 28,100 16 4,496
91-180 days past due 20,300 41 8,323
Over 180 days past due 14,800 65 9,620
Total $968,000 $31,565
Assume that the allowance for doubtful accounts for Outlaw Bike Co. had a debit balance of $5,680 as of December 31. Journalize the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts as of December 31.

Answer 1

Date Account title and Explanation Debit Credit

31 Dec Bad Debts Expense $37,245

Allowance for doubtful debts $37,245

($31,565 + $5,680)

(To record the adjustment entry)