Question

Analysis of Receivables Method At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $420,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $4,000; and sales for the year total $1,890,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is estimated as $16,400. a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts. $ b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense. Accounts Receivable $ 420,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 16,400 Bad Debt Expense $ c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable. $

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

a. Amount of adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts

= Estimated balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts + debit balance

= $16,400 + $4,000

= $20,400

b. Adjusted balances

For account receivable

= account receivable

= $420,000

For allowance for doubtful debts

= Estimated amount

= $16,400

For bad debts

= AMount of adjusting entry

= $20,400

c. Net realizable value

= Account receivable balance - estimated balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

= $420,000 - $16,400

= $403,600