Answer:
a. The amount of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts that should appear on the December 31, Balance Sheet of the current year is:
= $8,965.
b. Adjusting Journal Entry:
Debit Bad Debts Expense $7,365
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $7,365
To record bad debts expense and bring the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $8,965.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Accounts Receivable balance = $185,700
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $1,600 (credit balance)
Aging Schedule:
Account Age Balance Estimated Uncollectible Amount
Percentage
Current (not yet due) $96,000 1.00% $960
1—30 days past due 64,000 2.50% 1,600
30—60 days past due 16,000 11.00% 1,760
61—90 days past due 6,500 37.00% 2,405
Over 90 days past due 3,200 70.00% 2,240
Total $185,700 $8,965
Bad Debts Expense:
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts:
Beginning balance ($1,600)
Ending balance $8,965
Bad Debts expense = $7,365
= New Forecast
= Previous period's forecast.
= Smoothing Constant
= Previous period's Actual Demand.