Examine the following information about Weyakwin Inc. (Weyakwin):
i. Ending balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts on April 30, 2017? $67,800 (credit balance).
ii. Accounts receivable written off during the year ended April 30, 2018?$58,000.
iii. Aging schedule for accounts receivable outstanding on April 30, 2018:

Required:
a. What amount of closing accounts receivable is estimated to be uncollectible on April 30, 2018?
b. Prepare the journal entry required to record the bad debt expense for Weyakwin for the year ended April 30, 2018.
c. What are some possible explanations for the change in the allowance account be tween April 30, 2017 and April 30, 2018?

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Account age Current 1-30 days overdue 31-60 days overdue 61-120 days overdue More than 120 days overdue April 30, 2018 $288,000 112,000 60,000 40,000 60,000 Percent estimated to be uncollectible 1% 5% 15% 40% 75%