At the End of the Current Year, Accounts Receivable Has

question 173

Essay

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $750,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $6,200; and sales for the year total $3,500,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 1/2 of 1% of sales.
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Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for bad debt expense; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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Definitions:

SEC

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, a federal agency responsible for enforcing federal securities laws and regulating the securities industry, stock and options exchanges.

Stock Exchange

A marketplace where securities, such as stocks and bonds, are bought and sold.

Capital Markets

Financial markets where long-term debt or equity-backed securities are bought and sold, facilitating the raising of capital and investment.

Loss Contingency

A potential financial loss that might occur in the future, dependent on the outcome of a specific event, recorded in accounting if it is probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated.