At the End of the Current Year, Accounts Receivable Has

question 104

Essay

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $700,000, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a credit balance of $10,000 and net sales for the year are $2,000,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is estimated at $30,000.
Required:
1. Prepare the adjusting journal entry at the end of the year
2. Determine the adjusted balances for Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts.
3. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable at the end of the year.

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Definitions:

Bank Fee

Charges imposed by banking institutions for various services provided, such as account maintenance, ATM use, or overdrafts.

Reconciled Balance

The balance reported in the accounting records of an entity after adjustments, entries, and reconciliations have been made to the bank statement balance.

Bank Statement

A document provided by a bank that summarizes an account’s transactions and balance over a specific period.

Checkbook Balance

The amount of money currently available in a checking account, according to the account holder's records.