Question

At December 31, Folgeys Coffee Company reports the following results for its calendar year. Cash sales $ 901,000 Credit sales 301,000 Its year-end unadjusted trial balance includes the following items. Accounts receivable $ 126,000 debit Allowance for doubtful accounts 5,100 debit Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts expense assuming uncollectibles are estimated to be (a) 4% of credit sales, (b) 2% of total sales and (c) 7% of year-end accounts receivable.

Answer 1

Please find the detailed answer in the explanation section.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. 4% of credit sales

Bad Debts Expense is 4% of $301,000

0.04 x $301,000

=$12,040

Adjusting entry

Dec. 31

Dr Bad debt expense $12,040

Cr Allowance for Doubtful allowance $12,040.

B. 2% of total sales

Total sales = cash sales + credit sales

$ 901,000 + $ 301,000

=$1,202,000

Bad Debts Expense is 2% of 1,202,000

0.02x $1,202,000

=$24,040

Adjusting entry

Dec. 31

Dr Bad debt expense $24,040

Cr Allowance for Doubtful allowance $24,040.

C. 7% of year-end accounts receivable.

Unadjusted balance is $5,100

Estimated balance = $8,820(7% of $126,000)

Adjusted balance is $13,920($5,100 + $8,820)

Adjusting entry

Dec. 31

Dr Bad debt expense $8,820

Cr Allowance for Doubtful allowance $8,820