Bailey Incorporated uses aging to estimate uncollectibles. Accounts of $760,000 are less than 30 days old...

 

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Bailey Incorporated uses aging to estimate uncollectibles. Accounts of $760,000 are less than 30 days old (98% collectible), $608,000 are 30 to 60 days old (60% collectible), $228,000 are 61-120 days old (30% collectible), and the remaining $76,000 is 5% collectible. The balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, prior to the adjusting entry necessitated by this aging information, was $122,550. How much should be recorded for Uncollectible Accounts Expense, due to the adjusting entry necessitated by this information? Bailey Incorporated uses aging to estimate uncollectibles. Accounts of $760,000 are less than 30 days old (98% collectible), $608,000 are 30 to 60 days old (60% collectible), $228,000 are 61-120 days old (30% collectible), and the remaining $76,000 is 5% collectible. The balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts, prior to the adjusting entry necessitated by this aging information, was $122,550. How much should be recorded for Uncollectible Accounts Expense, due to the adjusting entry necessitated by this information?

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