Hess Computer Store Has Credit Sales of $450,000 in 2013

question 17

Essay

Hess Computer Store has credit sales of $450,000 in 2013 and a debit balance of $600 in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year end. As of December 31, 2013, $130,000 of accounts receivable remain uncollected. The credit manager of Hess prepared an aging schedule of accounts receivable and estimates that $7,800 will prove to be uncollectible.
On March 4, 2014 the credit manager authorizes a write-off of the $1,000 balance owed by A. Myers.
Instructions
(a) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts expense in 2013.
(b) Show the balance sheet presentation of accounts receivable on December 31, 2013.
(c) On March 4, before the write-off, assume the balance of Accounts Receivable account is $145,000 and the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $5,000. Make the appropriate entry to record the write off of the Myers account. Also show the balance sheet presentation of accounts receivable before and after the write-off.

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Definitions:

Purchase Requisition

A form used within a business by the requesting department asking the purchasing department of the business to buy specific goods.

Cash Payment

Cash Payment involves the transfer of cash from one party to another as a form of settlement of a transaction or an obligation.

Voucher

A document that acts as evidence of a financial transaction, authorizing payment or receipt of money.

Accounts Payable

Financial obligations or debts owed by a business to its suppliers or creditors for goods and services received.