Percent of Sales Method At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has
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Percent of Sales Method
At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $820,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $7,500; and sales for the year total $3,690,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 1/4 of 1% of sales.
1. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.
$
2. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.
3. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable.
$
Explanation / Answer
SOLUTION
1. Amount for uncollectible accounts = Net sales * 0.0025
= $3,690,000 * 0.0025
= $9,225
2. Accounts Receivable = $820,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = $9,225 + $7,500 = $16,725
Bad Debt Expense = $9,225
3. Net realizable value = $820,000 - $16,725 = $783,275
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