Question

Chipman Sofware recently reported the following amounts in its unadjusted trial balance at its year-end:

Answer 1

Answer:

What is allowance for doubtful debt?

This represents management's estimate of the amount of accounts receivable that will not be paid by customers. They are amount owed by debtors, whose likelihood of collection is not certain.

1 Bad debts expense Dr   ($18,000 × 0.25%)  $45  

              To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $45

(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

2.  Bad debts expense $45        

          ($72 - $27)

              To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts   $45

(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

3 Bad debts expense    $105      

           ($72 + $33)

           To Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $105

(Being the bad debt expense is recorded)

4 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $15  

           To Accounts Receivable  $15

(Being the allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded)

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