Answer:
Pincus Associates
Journal Entries:
a. Debit Allowance for Uncollectibles $4,800
Credit Accounts Receivable $4,800
To write off uncollectible accounts.
b. Debit Bad Debts Expense $5,470
Credit Allowance for Uncollectibles $5,470
To record bad debts expense for the period.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Services on account = $119,000
Uncollectibles written off = $4,800
Cash collections on accounts = $100,800
Accounts receivable balance = $13,400 ($119,000 - 4,800 - 100,800)
Estimated uncollectible allowance = 5% of accounts receivable balance
= $670 ($13,400 * 5%)
Analysis:
a. Allowance for Uncollectibles $4,800 Accounts Receivable $4,800
b. Bad Debts Expense $5,470 Allowance for Uncollectibles $5,470 ($4,800 + $670)
