E9-19 Accounting for uncollectible accounts using the allowance method (age-of-receivables) and reporting receivables on the balance sheet

At december 31, 2014, the account receivables balance of GPS technology is $190,000. The allowance for bad debts account has a $1,600 debit balance. GPS technology prepares the following aging schedule for its accounts receivable:

Age of accounts

Account receivable 1-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days over 90 days

$190,000 $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $10,000

Estimated percent uncollectible 0.4% 5.0 % 6.0% 50.0%

Requirements

1. Journalize the year- end adjusting entry for bad debts on the basis of the aging schedule. Show the T-account for the Allowance for Bad Debt at December 31, 2014.

2. Show how GPS Technology will report its net accounts receivable on its December 31,2014, balance sheet.