Barry Waterhouse Uses the Aging of Accounts Receivable Balance Sheet

question 34

Multiple Choice

Barry Waterhouse uses the aging of Accounts Receivable balance sheet approach to estimate uncollectibles. Not yet due accounts are $470,000, with an estimated uncollectible percentage of 1.5%. 1-30 days past due accounts are $100,000, with an estimated uncollectible percentage of 3%. Over 30 days past due accounts are $3,900 with an estimated uncollectible percentage of 10%. If the company has a debit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $950, what is the bad debts expense adjusting entry amount? (Round any intermediate calculations and your final answer to the nearest dollar.)

• A) $10,440
• B) $11,390
• C) $9,490
• D) $2,440

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