At the End of the Current Year, Accounts Receivable Has

question 56

Essay

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $90,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $850; and net sales for the year total $300,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 2.5% of net sales.
Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance of Doubtful Accounts; and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

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