Answer:
Net Zero Products
1. The balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method is:
= $2,680.
2. The Adjusting Entry:
Debit Bad Debts Expense $1,680
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $1,680
To record bad debts expense and to bring the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $2,680.
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Days Past Due Total Percent Amount
AR Uncollectible Uncollectible
0 $80,000 1 % $800
1 to 30 $18,000 3 % 540
31 to 60 $7,200 5 % 360
61 to 90 $4,000 8 % 320
Over 90 $6,000 11 % 660
Total $ 115,200 $2,680
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
Unadjusted balance = $1,000
Adjusted balance 2,680
Bad Debts Expense = $1,680
