Question

At the beginning of the year, Mitchum Enterprises allows for estimated uncollectible accounts of $14,000. By the end ofthe year, actual bad debts total $15,000. Record the write-off to uncollectible accounts. Following the write-off, what is thebalance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts?

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Allowance for uncollectible accounts A/c Dr $15,000

             To Account receivable A/c $15,000

(Being write off amount is recorded)

2. $1,000 debit

Explanation:

1. The journal entry is shown below:

Allowance for uncollectible accounts A/c Dr $15,000

             To Account receivable A/c $15,000

(Being write off amount is recorded)

2. And, the balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts would be

= Beginning balance of estimated uncollectible accounts - written off balance

= $14,000 - $15,000

= $1,000 debit