Question Completion:
Daley Company estimates uncollectible accounts using the allowance method at December 31. It prepared the following aging of receivables analysis.
Days Past Due
Total 0 1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 Over 90
Accounts
receivable $570,000 $396,000 $90,000 $36,000 $18,000 $30,000
Percent uncollectible 1% 2% 5% 7% 10%
a. Complete the below table to calculate the estimated balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method.
Answer:
Daley Company
a. The estimated balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method is:
= $11,820.
b. Adjusting Journal Entry:
Debit Bad debts expense $6,420
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $6,420
To record bad debts expense and bring Allowance balance to $11,820.
c. Adjusting Journal Entry:
Debit Bad debts expense $13,720
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $13,720
To record bad debts expense and bring Allowance balance to $11,820.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Ageing of Accounts Receivable:
Days Past Due
Total 0 1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 Over 90
Accounts
receivable $570,000 $396,000 $90,000 $36,000 $18,000 $30,000
Percent uncollectible 1% 2% 5% 7% 10%
Allowance $11,820 $3,960 $1,800 $1,800 $1,260 $3,000
Bad Debts Expense:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
b. c.
Unadjusted balance $5,400 credit $1,900 debit
Adjusted balance 11,820 credit 11,820 credit
Bad debts expense $6,420 $13,720
