Answer:
Ingrid Inc.
a. Ingrid's balance in accounts receivable on December 31, 2018, prior to the adjustment is:
= $833,720.
b. Ingrid's balance in allowance for doubtful accounts on December 31, 2018, prior to the adjustment is:
= $6,800.
c. Adjusting Entry:
Debit Bad Debts Expense $3,180
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,180
To record the bad debts expense for the year and bring the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $6,800
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
January 1, 2019 balances:
Accounts Receivable $478,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $7,900 (credit)
Accounts Receivable $3,075,000 Sales Revenue $3,075,000
Cash $2,715,000 Accounts Receivable $2,715,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $4,280 Accounts Receivable $4,280
Ending balance:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $6,800 (Credit)
T-Accounts
Account Titles Debit Credit
Beginning balance $478,000
Sales Revenue $3,075,000
Cash $2,715,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $4,280
Ending balance $833,720
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Account Titles Debit Credit
Beginning balance $7,900
Accounts Receivable $4,280
Bad Debts Expense 3,180
Ending balance $6,800
