Question

During 2021, its first year of operations, Pave Construction provides services on account of $124,000. By the end of 2021, cash collections on these accounts total $92,000. Pave estimates that 30% of the uncollected accounts will be uncollectible. In 2022, the company writes off uncollectible accounts of $8,640. Required: 1. Record the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts on December 31, 2021

Answer 1

Answer:

The adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts on December 31, 2021:

Debit Bad debts expense $9,600

Credit Allowance for uncollectible accounts $9,600

Explanation:

During 2021, Pave Construction provides services on account of $124,000. By the end of 2021, cash collections on these accounts total $92,000.

The balance of uncollected accounts on December 31, 2021 = $124,000 - $92,000 = $32,000

Pave estimates that 30% of the uncollected accounts will be uncollectible.

Estimated uncollectible = 30% x $32,000 = $9,600

The adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts on December 31, 2021:

Debit Bad debts expense $9,600

Credit Allowance for uncollectible accounts $9,600