Estimating Uncollectible Accounts and Reporting Accounts Receivable LaFond 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 0-30 days past due 31-60 days past due 61-120 days past due 121-180 Over 180 days past due Total accounts receivable Accounts Estimated Receivable LOSS $ 90,000 2 20.000 11,000 $ 131,000 The balance of the allowance for uncollectible accounts is $1,040 on December 31, before any adjustments. (a) What amount of bad debts expense will LaFond report in its income statement for the year? $ 844 (b) Use the financial statement effects template to record La Fond's bad debts expense for the year. Use negative signs with your answers, when appropriate Balance Sheet Income Statement Noncash Assets Contributed Capital Earned Capital Cash Asset + - Liabilities + Revenue - Expenses - Net Income Transaction Record bad debt expense c) What is the balance of accounts receivable on it December 31 balance sheet? $ 131, 844