Part 1)
The target balance of Allowance for Bad Debts by using the age of each account is calculated as below:
Age of Accounts | |||||
1-30 days | 31-60 days | 61-90 days | Over 90 days | Total Balance | |
Accounts Receivable (A) | 70,000 | 65,000 | 30,000 | 15,000 | 180,000 |
Estimated Percent Uncollectible (B) | 0.8% | 3% | 9% | 53% | |
Estimated Total Uncollectible (A*B) | $560 | $1,950 | $2,700 | $7,950 | $13,160 |
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The adjusting entry is prepared as below:
Date | Account Titles | Debit | Credit |
31-Dec-18 | Bad Debts Expense (11,660+13,160) | $24,820 | |
Allowance for Bad Debts | $24,820 |
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The T-Account is given as follows:
Allowance for Bad Debts | |||
Unadjusted Balance. | 11,660 | 24,820 | Adjustment |
$13,160 | December 31, 2018 Balance |
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Part 2)
The partial balance sheet is prepared as follows:
Balance Sheet (Partial): | |
Current Assets: | |
Accounts Receivable | 180,000 |
Less Allowance for Bad Debts | -13,160 |
Accounts Receivable, Net | $166,840 |
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