Question: Zuo Software categorizes its accounts receivable into four age groups for purposes of estimating its allowance for uncollectible accounts. Accounts not yet due = $425,000;

Zuo Software categorizes its accounts receivable into four age groups for purposes of estimating its allowance for uncollectible accounts.

  1. Accounts not yet due = $425,000; estimated uncollectible = 10%.
  2. Accounts 130 days past due = $36,100; estimated uncollectible = 8%.
  3. Accounts 3190 days past due = $28,900; estimated uncollectible = 12%
  4. Accounts more than 90 days past due = $21,700; estimated uncollectible = 15%.

At 12/31/2024, before recording any adjustments, Zuo has a credit balance of $23,600 in its allowance for uncollectible accounts.

Required:

  1. Estimate the appropriate 12/31/2024 balance for Zuos allowance for uncollectible accounts.
  2. What journal entry should Zuo record to adjust its allowance for uncollectible accounts?
  3. Calculate Zuos 12/31/2024 net accounts receivable balance.

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