Bad-Debt ReportingAging Mani Low Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts.

Question:

Bad-Debt Reporting—Aging Mani Low Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year-end adjustments, the balance in Mani low’s Accounts Receivable account was $555,000 and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $40,000. The year-end balance reported in the balance sheet for the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown below.

Probability of Days Account Outstanding Amount Collection Less than 16 days S300,000 98 Between 16 and 30 days 100,000 9

(a) What is the appropriate balance for the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year-end?

(b) Show how accounts receivable would be presented on the balance sheet.

(CMA adapted)

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