Estimating Uncollectible Accounts and Reporting Accounts Receivable Collins Company analyzes its accounts receivable at December 31, and arrives at the aged categories below along with the percentages that are estimated as uncollectible.

Age Group	Accounts Receivable	Estimated Loss %
0-30 days past due	$110,000	1%
31-60 days past due	40,000	2
61-120 days past due	27,000	5
121-180 days past due	14,000	10
Over 180 days past due	9,000	25
Total accounts receivable	$200,000

The balance of the allowance for uncollectible accounts is $1,100 on December 31, before any adjustments.

(a) What amount of bad debts expense will Collins report in its income statement for the year? $Answer

(b) Use the financial statement effects template to record Collin's bad debts expense for the year.

Use negative signs with your answers, when appropriate.

	Balance Sheet
Transaction	Cash Asset	+	Noncash Assets	=	Liabilities	+	Contributed Capital	+	Earned Capital
Record bad debts expense

Income Statement
Revenue	-	Expenses	=	Net Income