As an interim measure, Rickard Manufacturing Inc. calculates its allowance for doubtful accounts based on 3% of credit sales on a monthly basis. It then uses the balance sheet approach to estimate the required year-end allowance for doubtful accounts. The following data are available for the 11 months ending November 30, 20X5:

Total sales for the 11 months ending November 30 20X5	$4,000,000
Credit sales as a percentage of total sales	80%
Allowance for doubtful accounts January 1, 20X5	$60,000 CR
Collection of accounts written of in prior years	$9,000
Customer accounts written off as uncollectable between January 1 and November 30, 20X5	$35,000

What is the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts for Rickard as at November 30, 20X5?