Question

At December 31, Gill Co. reported accounts receivable of $238,000 and an allowance for uncollectible accounts of $600 (credit) before any adjustments. An analysis of accounts receivable suggests that the allowance for uncollectible accounts should be 3% of accounts receivable. The amount of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts would be:

Answer 1

Answer: $7,740

Explanation:

Given, At December 31, Accounts receivable = $238,000

Allowance for uncollectible accounts = 3% of (accounts receivable)

∴ Allowance for uncollectible accounts = 3% of ($238,000 )

=$(0.03 ×238,000)                [3% = 0.03]

= $ (7140)

= $7,140

Allowance for uncollectible accounts (credit) before any adjustments= $600

The amount of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts = Allowance for uncollectible accounts +  $600

= $7,140 +  $600

= $7,740

Hence, The amount of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts would be: $7,740.