Credit Losses Based on Accounts Receivable

Hunter, Inc., analyzed its accounts receivable balances at December 31, and arrived at the aged balances listed below, along with the percentage that is estimated to be uncollectible:

Age Group	Balance	Probability of Noncollection
0-30 days past due	$94,000	1%
31-60 days past due	24,000	2%
61-120 days past due	15,000	5%
121-180 days past due	10,000	10%
Over 180 days past due	8,000	25%
	$151,000

The company handles credit losses using the allowance method. The credit balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is $520 on December 31, before any adjustments.

Prepare the adjusting entry for estimated credit losses on December 31.

Prepare the journal entry to write off the Rose Company's account on April 10 of the following year in the amount of $425

a.

General Journal
Date	Description	Debit	Credit
Dec.31	AnswerBad Debts ExpenseAllowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable - Rose Company	Answer	Answer
	AnswerBad Debts ExpenseAllowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable - Rose Company	Answer	Answer
	To record allowance for credit losses.

b.

General Journal
Date	Description	Debit	Credit
April 10	AnswerBad Debts ExpenseAllowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable - Rose Company	Answer	Answer
	AnswerBad Debts ExpenseAllowance for Doubtful AccountsAccounts Receivable - Rose Company	Answer	Answer
	To write off Rose Company's account.