Question

Clark Company estimated the net realizable value of its accounts receivable as of December 31, 2019, to be $167,000, based on an aging schedule of accounts receivable. Clark has also provided the following information: The accounts receivable balance on December 31, 2019 was $177,400. Uncollectible accounts receivable written off during 2019 totaled $12,200. The allowance for doubtful accounts balance on January 1, 2019 was $15,400. How much is Clark's 2019 bad debt expense

Answer 1

Answer: $7200

Step-by-step explanation:

Clark's 2019 bad debt expense will be calculated thus:

Balance for allowance for doubtful accounts will be:

= $177400 - $167000

= $10400

The Uncollectible accounts written off will be:

= $15400 - $12200

= $3200

Clark's 2019 bad debt expense:

= $10400 - $3200

= $7200