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: A. $6,540. B. $7,800. C. $7,140. D. $7,740.

Answer 1

Answer:

$6,540

Explanation:

Given:

accounts receivable of $238,000

allowance for uncollectable accounts of $600 (credit)

Also, the allowance for uncollectible accounts should be 3% of accounts receivable.

Therefore the amount of the adjustment for uncollectible accounts would be

= 3% of $238,000 - $600= $(7140-600)= $6,540