Question 9.4: Analysis of Receivables Method At the end of the current yea...

Analysis of Receivables Method

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $800,000, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $7,500, and sales for the year total $3,500,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is estimated as $30,000.

Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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a.      $22,500 ($30,000 – $7,500)

Adjusted Balance
Debit (Credit)
b.      Accounts Receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $800,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (30,000)
Bad Debt Expense. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22,500

c.      $770,000 ($800,000 – $30,000)

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