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(1) Terranova. uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense. Its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a 2,000 credit balance prior to adjusting

(1) Terranova. uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense. Its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a 2,000 credit balance prior to adjusting entries. It has just

completed an aging analysis of accounts receivable at 31 December 2020. This analysis disclosed

the following information:

Age

Group

Total

Percentage

Considered

Uncollectible

Not yet due

$ 200,000

1%

1 30 days past due

$ 70,000

2%

31 60 past due

$ 10,000

17%

(a) Using the table above, calculate the appropriate balance for Terranovas Allowance for Doubtful

Accounts at 31 December 2020.

(b) Prepare the year-end adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.

Date

Account Titles

Debit

Credit

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