1. Gross Accounts Receivable as on 31.12.2020 ie begining of the FY 2021:
We know opening bal of Uncollectible Receivable is $ 16000 which is 5% of Gross Accounts Receivable. So, Accounts receivable = 16000/5*100 = $ 320 000.
2.
Bad debts a/c {Closing(266800*5%)+existing 29300} | 42640 | |
To Allowance for Uncollectible Receivables a/c | 42640 |
3.
Gross Account Receivable | 266800 |
Less: Allowance for uncollectible receivables (16000+29300) | 45300 |
Account Receivable (net) | 221500 |
4. Direct Method:
Bad debts (29300+16000) | 45300 | |
To Accounts Receivable a/c | 45300 |
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