Question

The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2016:


Number of Days Unpaid Total Accounts Receivable Historical % Uncollectible
Not yet due $126,500 2%
1-30 days past due 89,200 12%
31-60 days past due 53,600 18%
Over 60 days past due 31,800 35%

Required:

Part a. The unadjusted balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of Johnston Supplies, Inc. is a credit balance in the amount of $28,947 on July 31, 2016. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record Bad Debt Expense for the year.

Part b. Johnston Supplies, Inc. writes off $3,081 of uncollectible accounts during on August 15, 2016. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record the write-off.

Part c. Use a T-account to determine the account balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts on August 15, 2016.

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