At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $3,750,000, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $3,750,000, 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $22,750, and sales for the year total $48,400,000. Using the aging method, the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is estimated as $390,000.

Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.

Answer:

a. $367,250 ($390,000 – $22,750) b. Accounts Receivable......................................................  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.................................... Bad Debt Expense.........................................................  c. Net realizable value ($3,750,000 – $390,000)........................  $3,360,000

Using the data in Exercise 9-11, assume that the allowance for doubtful accounts for Performance Bike Co. had a debit balance of $28,400 as of December 31.

Using the data in Exercise 9-11, assume that the allowance for doubtful accounts for Performance Bike Co. had a debit balance of $28,400 as of December 31. 

Journalize the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts as of December 31.

Answer:

Dec. 31 Bad Debt Expense400,900

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts400,900

Uncollectible accounts estimate

($372,500 + $28,400).