Question

On December 31, Tremble Music had account balances in Accounts Receivable of $300,000 and in Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts of $1,000 (debit) before any adjustments. An analysis of Tremble's December 31 accounts receivable suggests that 5% of the account balances are not expected to be collected. The balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts after adjustment will be:
a. $1,000
b. $16,000
c. $14,000
d. $15,000

Answer 1

D. 300,000 x 5% = 15,000