Question: Pearl E. White Orthodontist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. During 2024, Pearl provides services on account of $582,000. Of this amount, $72,000 remains receivable at
Pearl E. White Orthodontist specializes in correcting misaligned teeth. During 2024, Pearl provides services on account of $582,000. Of this amount, $72,000 remains receivable at the end of the year. An aging schedule as of December 31, 2024, is provided below.
| Age Group | Amount Receivable | Estimated Percent Uncollectible |
|---|---|---|
| Not yet due | $32,000 | 4% |
| 0 to 90 days past due | 15,200 | 15% |
| 91 to 180 days past due | 10,200 | 20% |
| More than 180 days past due | 14,600 | 85% |
| Total | $72,000 |
Required: 1. Calculate the allowance for uncollectible accounts. 2. Record the December 31, 2024, adjusting entry, assuming the balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts before adjustment is $4,200 (credit). 3. On July 19, 2025, a customers account balance of $7,200 is written off as uncollectible. Record the write-off. 4. On September 30, 2025, the customer whose account was written off in requirement 3 unexpectedly pays the full amount. Record the cash collection.
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