A Partially Competed Aging of Receivables Schedule for Lindy Designs

question 109

Essay

A partially competed aging of receivables schedule for Lindy Designs' is shown below. Calculate the amount that is estimated to be uncollectible.
a) Determine the amount estimated to be uncollectible by completing the aging of receivables schedule. Round calculations to the nearest dollar. b) If the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $9,700, record the adjusting entry for
the bad debt expense for the year.
c) If the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $9,700, record the adjusting entry for the bad debt expense for the year.

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