Question

Brief Exercise 5-7 Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts (LO5-3) At the end of the year, Dahir Incorporated’s balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $3,000 (debit) before adjustment. The company estimates future uncollectible accounts to be $15,000. What is the adjustment Dahir would record for Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts? (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

Answer 1

At the end of period the allowance for uncollectible debts will be: 15000-3000 = $ 12000 because 3000 account receivable is written off.

Step-by-step explanation:

(Opening) Allowance for uncollectible accounts = 3000 (Dr)

During the year company estimates = $ 15000

Entry : Dr Bad debts expense 15000

Cr Allowance for bad debts 15000

( To record uncollectible accounts)