Answer: Please see explanation for answers
Explanation:
Age Group Amount Estimated Percent Estimated Amount
Receivable Uncollectible Uncollectible
Not yet due $ 32,000 4 % $1,280
0-30 days past due 10,200 6 % $612
31–60 days past due 7,200 12 % $864
More than 60 days past due 2,600 30 % $780
Total $ 52,000 $3536
Calculation
1) Estimated Amount Uncollectible = Amount Receivable x Estimated Percent Uncollectible =
4% x 32,000= $1,280
6% x 10,200=$612
12% x 7,200=$864
30% x2600=$780
Total = $3,536
The allowance for uncollectible accounts = $3,536
2) Journal to Record the December 31, 2021, adjustment for a debit of $400
Estimated Amount Uncollectible =$3,536
Adjusted = $3536 + debit $400=$3,936
Date Account Debit Credit
Dec 31, 2021, Bad debts Expense $3,936
Allowance for uncollectible accounts $3,936
3) Journal to Record the write-off of $500
Date Account Debit Credit
April 3, 2022, Allowance for uncollectible
accounts $500
Accounts receivable $500
4a)Journal to reinstate the account previously wrtten off On July 17, 2022
Date Account Debit Credit
July 17, 2022, Accounts receivable $100
Allowance for uncollectible accounts $100
4b)Journal to record collection of cash
Date Account Debit Credit
July 17, 2022, Cash $100
Accounts receivable $100