At the End of the Current Year, the Trial Balance $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Accounts Receivable } & \$ 650,000 \mathrm{Dr} \\\text { Allowance for Doubtful Accounts } & 4,500 \mathrm{Dr}\end{array}$

question 61

Short Answer

At the end of the current year, the trial balance of Kerry Hardware included the accounts and balances shown below. Credit sales were $7,000,000. Returns and allowances on these sales were $55,000. Assume that the firm bases its estimate of the loss from uncollectible accounts on 0.4 percent of net credit sales. $\begin{array}{lr}\text { Accounts Receivable } & \$ 650,000 \mathrm{Dr} \\\text { Allowance for Doubtful Accounts } & 4,500 \mathrm{Dr}\end{array}$ 1. What is the estimated loss from uncollectible accounts for the current year?
2. What is the amount of the adjusting entry for the estimated loss from uncollectible accounts?

Evaluate pricing strategies for maximizing sales and their effects on consumer buying behaviors.

Understand the ethical considerations in pricing during sensitive situations, such as natural disasters.

Analyze the effectiveness of advertising campaigns on product pricing and market positioning.

Understand the concept of price discrimination and its application in various business contexts.

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