Answer:
a. $25,650
b. Journal entries
Explanation:
The computation is shown below:
a. The balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is
= Total account receivable × estimated percentage
= $570,000 × 4.5%
= $25,650
b. The adjusting entry is as follows
Bad Debt Expense $13,650 ($25,650 - $12,000)
To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $13,650
(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)
c. The adjusting entry is as follows
Bad Debt Expense $26,650 ($25,650 + $1,000)
To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $26,650
(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)
