Answer:
Jarden Co.
a. The required balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at December 31, using an aging of accounts receivable is:
= $44,598.
b. Adjusting Journal Entry:
Debit Bad Debts Expense $28,098
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $28,098
To record the bad debts expense and bring the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $44,598.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, credit balance = $16,500
Accounts Age of Accounts Expected Uncollectible
Receivable Receivable Uncollectible Allowance
Percent
$880,000 Not yet due 1.30% $11,440 ($880,000*1.30%)
352,000 1 to 30 days past due 2.05 7,216 ($352,000*2.05%)
70,400 31 to 60 days past due 6.55 4,611 ($70,400*6.55%)
35,200 61 to 90 days past due 33.00 11,616 ($35,200*33.00%)
14,080 Over 90 days past due 69.00 9,715 ($14,080*69%)
$1,351,680 $44,598
Adjustment:
Ending balance $44,598
Beginning balance $16,500
Bad Debts Expense $28,098
