Answer:
The balance of accounts receivable on January 1, 2018 is $31,180.
Explanation:
The following are given in the question:
Percentage of allowance for uncollectible accounts = 3%
Credit sales = $125,000
Collections = $131,000
Amount written off = $180
Therefore, we have:
Account receivable on 31 December 2018 * 3% = $750
Account receivable on 31 December 2018 = $750 / 3% = $25,000
Accounts receivable on 01 January 2018 = Account receivable on 31 December 2018 - Credit sales + Collections + Amount written off = $25,000 - $125,000 + $131,000 + $180 = $31,180
Therefore, the balance of accounts receivable on January 1, 2018 is $31,180.