Question

Bonita Company estimates uncollectible accounts using the allowance method at December 31. It prepared the following aging of receivables analysis.



Days Past Due

Total Current 1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 Over 90
Accounts receivable $110,000 68,000 17,000 10,000 8,000 7,000
Percent uncollectible
1% 2% 5% 8% 13%

a. Estimate the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method.
b. Prepare the adjusting entry to record Bad Debts Expense using the estimate from part a. Assume the unadjusted balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $550 credit.
c. Prepare the adjusting entry to record Bad Debts Expense using the estimate from part a. Assume the unadjusted balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $300 debit.

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