Journalize the following transactions, using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

Journalize the following transactions, using the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible receivables:

Oct. 2. Received $600 from Rachel Elpel and wrote off the remainder owed of $1,350 as uncollectible.
Dec. 20. Reinstated the account of Rachel Elpel and received $1,350 cash in full payment.


Answer:











Oct. 2 Cash 600
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,350
Accounts Receivable—Rachel Elpel 1,950
Dec. 20 Accounts Receivable—Rachel Elpel 1,350
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,350
20 Cash 1,350
Accounts Receivable—Rachel Elpel 1,350



At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $685,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $9,000; and net sales for the year total $7,400,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at ¾ of 1% of net sales.

Determine (a) the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts; (b) the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense; and (c) the net realizable value of accounts receivable.


Answer:










a. $55,500 ($7,400,000 × 0.0075)
b. Adjusted Balance
Accounts Receivable…………………………………………………… $685,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts ($9,000 + $55,500)…………… 64,500
Bad Debt Expense……………………………………………………… 55,500
c. Net realizable value ($685,000 – $64,500)………………………… $620,500