Splish Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year-end adjustments, the balance in Splish's Accounts Receivable account was $592,700 and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $40,680. The year-end balance reported in the balance sheet for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown below. Days Account Outstanding Amount Probability of Collection

Less than 16 days $314,400 0.96 Between 16 and 30 days 116,600 0.90 Between 31 and 45 days 85,600 0.86 Between 46 and 60 days 41,900 0.79 Between 61 and 75 days 18,600 0.53

Over 75 days (to be written off ) 15,600 0.00

What is the appropriate balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year-end?

Balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $

Show how accounts receivable would be presented on the balance sheet. SPLISH CORPORATION Balance Sheet (Partial)

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What is the dollar effect of the year-end bad debt adjustment on the before-tax income?

Dollar effect of the year-end bad debt adjustment $