Lohan Company has accounts receivable of $93,100 at March 31. An analysis of the accounts shows the
Question:
Lohan Company has accounts receivable of $93,100 at March 31. An analysis of the accounts shows the following information.
Month of Sale Balance, March 31
March $60,000
February 17,600
January 8,500
Prior to January 7,000
$93,100
Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $1,200 prior to adjustment. The company uses the percentage-of-receivables basis for estimating uncollectible accounts. The company’s estimate of bad debts is shown on the next page.
Estimated Percentage
Age of Accounts Uncollectible
1–30 days 2.0%
31–60 days 5.0%
61–90 days 30.0%
Over 90 days 50.0%
Instructions
(a) Determine the total estimated uncollectibles.
(b) Prepare the adjusting entry at March 31 to record bad debts expense.
Step by Step Answer:
Accounting Principles
ISBN: 978-0470534793
10th Edition
Authors: Jerry J. Weygandt, Paul D. Kimmel, Donald E. Kieso