Question: Pearl E. White Orthodontist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. During 2015, Pearl provides services on account of $590,000. Of this amount, $80,000 remains receivable at

Pearl E. White Orthodontist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. During 2015, Pearl provides services on account of $590,000. Of this amount, $80,000 remains receivable at the end of the year. An aging schedule as of December 31, 2015, is provided below.

Pearl E. White Orthodontist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. During

Required:
1. Calculate the allowance for uncollectible accounts.
2. Record the December 31, 2015, adjustment, assuming the balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts before adjustment is $5,000 (credit).
3. On July 19, 2016, a customer€™s account balance of $8,000 is written off as uncollectible. Record the write-off.
4. On September 30, 2016, the customer whose account was written off in Requirement 3 unexpectedly pays the full amount. Record the cashcollection.

Age Group Not yet due 0-90 days past due 91-180 days past due More than 180 days past due Amount Receivable $40,000 16,000 11,000 13,000 $80,000 Estimated Percent Uncollectible 4% 20% 25% 80% Total

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