Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!
Question
1 Approved Answer

At 31 December 20X9, the end of the annual reporting period, the accounts of Huron Company showed the following: a. Sales revenue for 20X9, $

At 31 December 20X9, the end of the annual reporting period, the accounts of Huron Company showed the following:

a. Sales revenue for 20X9, $ 2,950,000, of which one- quarter was on credit.

b. Allowance for doubtful accounts, balance 1 January 20X9, $ 22,700 credit.

c. Accounts receivable, balance 31 December 20X9 (prior to any write- offs of uncollectible accounts during 20X9), $ 383,400.

d. Uncollectible accounts to be written of, 31 December 20X9, $ 19,800. These accounts are all in the “past due over 90 days” category.

e. Aging schedule at 31 December 20X9, showing the following breakdown of accounts receivable ( prior to any write- offs of uncollectible accounts during 20X9):

Status                          Amount

Not past due ............$ 210,800

Past due 1– 60 days .........60,000

Past due over 60 days......... 89,100

Past due over 90 days .........23,500


Required:

1. Give the 20X9 entry to write of the uncollectible accounts.

2. Give the 20X9 adjusting entry to record bad debt expense for each of the following independent assumptions concerning bad debt loss rates:

a. On credit sales, 1.8%.

b. On total receivables at year- end ( after write- of ), 4.2%.

c. On aging schedule: not past due, 0.8%; past due 1– 60 days, 1.8%; past due over 60 days, 11%, and past due over 90 days, 80%.

3. Show the amount that would be reported on the 20X9 statement of financial position relating to net accounts receivable for each assumption.


Step by Step Solution

3.43 Rating (156 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1 Unlock smart solutions to boost your understanding

Requirement 1 Allowance for doubtful accounts19800 Accounts receivable 19800 Balances remaining Acco... blur-text-image
Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

83% of Accounting Students Improved their GPA!

Step: 2Unlock detailed examples and clear explanations to master concepts

blur-text-image_2

Step: 3Unlock to practice, ask, and learn with real-world examples

blur-text-image_3

Document Format ( 1 attachment)

Word file Icon

396-B-A-C-R (2579).docx

120 KBs Word File

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

  • tick Icon Access 30 Million+ textbook solutions.
  • tick Icon Ask unlimited questions from AI Tutors.
  • tick Icon 24/7 Expert guidance tailored to your subject.
  • tick Icon Order free textbooks.

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

Intermediate Accounting

Authors: Beechy Thomas, Conrod Joan, Farrell Elizabeth, McLeod Dick I

Volume 1, 6th Edition

1259103250, 978-1259103254, 978-0071339476

More Books

Students explore these related Accounting questions