As of December 31, 2011, the Ethan Company reports the following results for its calendar year.

Cash sales.....$1,803,750

Credit sales.....$3,534,000

In addition, your unadjusted trial balance includes the following items.

Accounts receivable.....$1,070,100 debit

Allowance for doubtful accounts....$15,750 debit

 Required

1. Prepare the following entry for this company to recognize bad debts under each of the following independent assumptions.

1. a) Bad debts are estimated at 2% of credit sales.
2. b) An aging analysis estimates that 5% of the accounts receivable at the end of the year are uncollectible.
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4. 2. Show how Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts appear on your balance sheet as of December 31, 2011, given the facts in part 1a.
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6. 3. Show how Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts appear on your balance sheet as of December 31, 2011, given the facts in part 1b.