Godfreid Company has accounts receivable of $95,400 at March 31, 2024. Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, 2024, there is a $2,100 credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts prior to adjustment. The company uses the percentage of receivables basis for estimating uncollectible accounts. The company’s estimates of bad debts are as shown below:

Instructions
a. Determine the total estimated uncollectibles at March 31, 2024.
b. Prepare the adjusting entry at March 31, 2024, to record bad debt expense.
c. Discuss the implications of the changes in the aging schedule from 2023 to 2024.

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Age of Accounts Current 1-30 days past due 31-90 days past due Over 90 days past due Balance, March 31 2024 $65,000 12,900 10,100 7,400 $95,400 2023 $75,000 8,000 2,400 1,100 $86,500 Estimated Percentage Uncollectible 2% 5% 30% 50%