Question

The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2016:

Answer 1

Answer:

a. June 30, 2016 adjusting entry for bad debt expense

Dr Bad debt expense 9,108

    Cr Allowance for doubtful accounts 9,108

b. August 15, 2016, uncollectible accounts are written off

Dr Allowance for doubtful accounts 3,251

    Cr Accounts receivable 3,251

c. Allowance for doubtful accounts

                                       debit                       credit

June 30, 2016                                               $38,565

August 15, 2016          $3,251                                      

August 15, 2016                                             $35,314

Explanation:

Number of Days      Total Accounts          Historical %            Total

Unpaid                      Receivable                Uncollectible  

Not yet due                      $128,200               3%                       $3,846

1-30 days past due           $90,900              13%                         $11,817

31-60 days past due         $55,300              19%                       $10,507

Over 60 days past due     $33,500             37%                      $12,395  

Total                                                                                          $38,565