Complete Question:
Company uses the percent-of-sales method to estimate uncollectibles. Net credit sales for the current year amount to $500,000, and management estimates 2% will be uncollectible. The amount of expense to report on the income statement was $8,000. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts prior to adjustment has a credit balance of $2,000. The balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, after adjustment, will be
Answer:
The balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, after adjustment, will be
$10,000
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Net credit sales = $500,000
Uncollectible estimate = 2% of net credit sales
Uncollectible Accounts expense = $8,000
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts = $2,000 before adjustment
Allowance for Uncollectible after adjustment = $500,000 * 2% = $10,000
