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Chapter 7, Problem 14E

a.

To determine

Concept Introduction: The aging of accounts receivable is used to estimate the allowance for uncollectible. This method uses both past and current information for the estimation of allowance amount. Under this, receivables are classified according to their age. The age of a receivable is an equal number of days since sales have been made to the customer.

The aging of the accounts receivable schedule and ascertain the allowance for doubtful debts.

b.

To determine

Concept Introduction: The allowance method uses allowance for a doubtful account for write-offs. Under this, bad debt written off is recognized only when a specific account is uncollectable. Whereas the allowance method of accounting for bad debts estimates loss from uncollectible because when sales occur sellers do not know which customer will not pay their bills.

The year-end adjustment entry to record bad debts assuming allowance for a doubtful account has an unadjusted balance of $3,600 credit.

c.

To determine

Concept Introduction: The allowance method uses allowance for a doubtful account for write-offs. Under this, bad debt written off is recognized only when a specific account is uncollectable. Whereas the allowance method of accounting for bad debts estimates loss from uncollectible because when sales occur sellers do not know which customer will not pay their bills.

The year-end adjustment entry to record bad debts assuming allowance for a doubtful account has an unadjusted balance of $100 debit.

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