7. Brian Sipe began operations of his business, Sipe Sons Incorporated, on January 1, Year One. During the year, the company performed services on credit of $192,000. Of that amount, $115,750 was collected in cash during the year. Brian estimates, of the remaining amount due, $5,100 may not be collected.

a) Prepare the entries for the events during Year One.

b) What is the balance in the accounts receivable account?

c) What is the amount of receivables reported on the balance sheet?

d) Why would Brian have a separate allowance account and not reduce the receivable balance for the amount estimated to be uncollectible?

e) What type of account is Allowance for Doubtful Accounts?