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 The table below shows the aging of AR and the estimted % uncollectable

Accounting Nov 02, 2020

 The table below shows the aging of AR and the estimted % uncollectable. Calculate the amount uncollectable for each aging period AND prepare the journal entry needed to adjust the ADA acount given the different unadjusted balances. Over 90 days Customer name Current Total AR Aging : Days Past Due 31 - 60 61-90 1-30 days days days 5,000 4,000 15,000 5,000 8,000 7,500 Social Distancing Inc. Xbox Extreme Company Streaming and Binging, Inc. 18,500 14,700 16,300 6,000 27,500 40,700 31,800 Totals 49,500 28,000 12,500 4,000 6,000 100,000 % Uncollectable 1% 2% 5% 10% 22% **Amount Uncollectible
1) Determine the journal entry needed if the unadjusted balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $2000 credit balance. ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 31-Dec ADA 2). Determine the journal entry needed if the unadjusted balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $500 debit balance. ACCOUNT DEBIT CREDIT 31-Dec ADA

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Calculate ending balance of allowance for doubtful accounts

  Current 1-30 31-60 61-90 Over 90 Total
Account receivable 49500 28000 12500 4000 6000 100000
% Uncollectible 1% 2% 5% 10% 22%  
$ Uncollectible 495 560 625 400 1320 3400
             
             

Adjusting entry

Date General Journal Debit Credit
Dec 31 Bad debt expense (3400-2000) 1400  
  Allowance for Doubtful accounts   1400
  (To record adjusting entry)    

T account (ADA)

     Beg Bal 2000
    Adjusting entry 1400
    End Bal 3400
       

Adjusting entry

Date General Journal Debit Credit
Dec 31 Bad debt expense (3400+500) 3900  
  Allowance for Doubtful accounts   3900
  (To record adjusting entry)    

T account (ADA)

Beg Bal 500       
    Adjusting entry 3900
    End Bal 3400
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