The General Ledger Account for Accounts Receivable Shows a Debit

question 93

Essay

The general ledger account for Accounts Receivable shows a debit balance of $37,500. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a debit balance of $1,000. Net sales for the year were $375,000. In the past, 2 percent of net sales have proved uncollectible. An aging of accounts receivable accounts results in an estimate of $6,250 of uncollectible accounts receivable. Calculate (1) Uncollectible Accounts Expense and (2) the ending balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts using (a) the percentage of net sales method and (b) the accounts receivable aging method.

---

Definitions:

Formalities

Formalities are the specific procedures, conditions, and modes of operation that are required by law or policy for legal actions, documents, or agreements to be valid.

Valid

Legally acceptable and recognized, having force or binding effect; applicable to contracts, agreements, or official documents.

Probate

The legal process through which a deceased person's will is validated, and their estate is distributed to heirs and designated beneficiaries.

Enforceable Trust

A trust arrangement that meets all legal requirements and therefore can be executed as per its terms.