At Year End,MWE Graphics Has a $700 Debit Balance in Allowance

question 20

Essay

At year end,MWE Graphics has a $700 debit balance in Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts.It estimates that 5 percent of the $40,000 in sales are uncollectible.Give the amount that should be used in the adjusting entry to record uncollectible accounts using the percentage of net sales method.(Show your calculations. )

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Definitions:

Carrying Value

Carrying Value is the book value of an asset or liability on a company's balance sheet, calculated as the original cost minus depreciation, amortization, or impairment costs.

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Annual Installment

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