Determine the Amount to Be Added to Allowance for Doubtful

question 70

Essay

Determine the amount to be added to Allowance for Doubtful Accounts in each of the following cases and indicate the ending balance in each case.
(a)Credit balance of $300 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts just prior to adjustment. Analysis of Accounts Receivable indicates uncollectible receivables of $8,500.
(b)Credit balance of $500 in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts just prior to adjustment. Uncollectible receivables are estimated at 2% of credit sales, which totaled $1,000,000 for the year.

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Definitions:

Acquisition

The process by which a company purchases most or all of another firm's shares to gain control of that company.

Additional Paid-in Capital

Additional paid-in capital represents the amount investors have paid for shares above the nominal value during public offerings or private placements.

Date of Acquisition

The specific date on which an asset is purchased or acquired by an entity.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, share of stock, or coupon as stated by the issuer, which is often a minimal amount that bears no relation to its market price.