Calculation of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and Journal Entry
for Recording
Total Accounts Receivable $ 6,20,000 Estimated % uncollectable Estimatted Uncollectable account $ 36,900 0-30 31-60 61-90 91-120 $ 3,70,000 $ 1,30,000 $ 90,000 $ 30,000 10% 30% $ 11,100 $ 7,800 $ 9,000$ 9,000 3% 6%
Credit Date Year End Debit $ 40,900 Particulars Bad Debts Expenses Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |(36900+4000) (To Record Estimate of uncollectable Accounts) $ 40,900 $ 17,000 Following Year Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Accounts Receivable To Record writeoff of accounts Receivable $ 17,000