Refer to the data in BE8.5 for Gourdeau Co.

Data from in BE8.5

Gourdeau Co. uses an aging schedule to determine its estimated uncollectible accounts at December 31. Complete the following schedule and determine the required balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts and the carrying amount of the accounts receivable.

a. Assuming the allowance for doubtful accounts has an unadjusted credit balance of $4,500 at December 31, what is the bad debt expense for the year?
b. Prepare the current assets section of the balance sheet for Gourdeau Co. Assume that, in addition to the receivables, it has cash of $145,000, merchandise inventory of $160,000, and supplies of $3,500.

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Number of Days Outstanding 0-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days Over 90 days Total Accounts Receivable $265,000 70,000 45,000 20,000 $400,000 Estimated % Uncollectible 1% 4% 10% 20% Estimated Uncollectible Accounts