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Applying the allowance method (percentage of sales) to account for uncollectibles [5 min]D...

Applying the allowance method (percentage of sales) to account for uncollectibles [5 min]

During its first year of operations, Spring Garden Plans earned revenue of $322,000 on account. Industry experience suggests that bad debts will amount to 2% of revenues. At December 31, 2012, accounts receivable total $36,000. The company uses the allowance method to account for uncollectibles.

Requirements

1. Journalize Spring’s sales and uncollectible account expense using the percent-of- sales method.


2. Show how to report accounts receivable on the balance sheet at December 31, 2012. Use the long reporting format illustrated in the chapter.

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