At the end of the year, a company has the following accounts receivable and estimates of uncollectible accounts: Accounts not yet due = $72,000; estimated uncollectible = 7%. Accounts 1 to 30 days past due = $32,000; estimated uncollectible = 20%. Accounts more than 30 days past due = $8,000; estimated uncollectible = 50%. Required: Record the year-end adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts, assuming the current balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $1,400 (debit). (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
At the end of the year, a company has the following accounts receivable and estimates of uncollectible accounts: Accounts not yet due = $72,000; estimated uncollectible = 7%. Accounts 1 to 30 days past due = $32,000; estimated uncollectible = 20%. Accounts more than 30 days past due = $8,000; estimated uncollectible = 50%. Required: Record the year-end adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts, assuming the current balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $1,400 (debit). (If no entry is required for a particular transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)
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Chapter14: Accounting For Uncollectible Accounts Receivable
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