Question

Oceanside Company uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense. Its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $2,300 credit balance prior to adjusting entries. It has just completed an aging analysis of accounts receivable at December 31, 2018. This analysis disclosed the following information:
Age Group Total Percentage considered uncollectiable
Not yet due $56,000 1%
1â30 days past due 30,000 4%
31â60 past due 15,000 6%

Required:
What is the appropriate balance for Oceanside's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at December 31, 2018?

Answer 1

Answer:

$4,960

Explanation:

The computation of the appropriate balance for  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts but before that first we need to find out the allowance for doubtful debts which are shown below:

= Not yet due × given percentage + past due balance × given percentage + past due balance × given percentage

= $56,000 × 1% + $30,000 × 4% + $15,000 × 6%

= $560 + $1,200 + $900

= $2,660

And, there is a credit balance of $2,300

So, the appropriate balance is

= $2,660 + $2,300

= $4,960