Question: i need help solving for whats wrong Required Information Exercise 5-13A Compare the allowance method and the direct write-off method (LO5-6) [The following information applies
Required Information Exercise 5-13A Compare the allowance method and the direct write-off method (LO5-6) [The following information applies to the questions displayed below) At the beginning of 2021, Brad's Heating & Air (BHA) has a balance of $25,500 in accounts receivable. Because BHA is a privately owned company, the company has used only the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible accounts. However, at the end of 2021, BHA wishes to obtain a loan at the local bank, which requires the preparation of proper financial statements. This means that BHA now will need to use the allowance method. The following transactions occur during 2021 and 2022 1. During 2021, Install air conditioning systems on account, $185,000 2. During 2021, collect $180,000 from customers on account 3. At the end of 2021, estimate that uncollectible accounts total 10% of ending accounts receivable. 4. In 2022, customers' accounts totaling $7,500 are written off as uncollectible. Exercise 5-13A Part 3 3. Calculate, bad debt expense for 2021 and 2022 under the allowance method and under the direct write-off method, prior to any adjusting entries in 2022. (Leave no cells blank.) Answer is complete but not entirely correct. Allowance Direct Write-off Bad Debt Expense Method Method 2021: $ 3,050 4,450 2022 $ 4.450 $ (7.500)
Step by Step Solution
There are 3 Steps involved in it
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
