Perkinson Corporation sells paper products to a large number of retailers. Perkinson€™s accountant has prepared the following aging schedule for its accounts receivable at the end of the year.

Before adjusting entries are entered, the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts is a debit of $480.
Required:
1. Calculate the desired postadjustment balance in Perkinson€™s allowance for doubtful accounts.
2. Determine bad debt expense for the year.

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Proportion Expected to Default Accounts Receivable Category Within discount period 1-30 days past discount period 31-60 days past discount period Over 60 days past discount period Amount $384,500 187,600 41,800 21,400 0.004 0.015 0.085 0.200