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Terranova. uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense. Its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a 2,000 credit balance prior to adjusting entries.

Terranova. uses the balance sheet approach in estimating uncollectible accounts expense. Its Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a €2,000 credit balance prior to adjusting entries. It has just

completed an aging analysis of accounts receivable at 31 December 2020. This analysis disclosed

the following information:


Age
Group
Total
Percentage
Considered
Uncollectible
Not yet due
$ 200,000
1%
1 – 30 days past due
$ 70,000
2%
31 – 60 past due
$ 10,000
17%

(a) Using the table above, calculate the appropriate balance for Terranova´s Allowance for Doubtful

Accounts at 31 December 2020.

(b) Prepare the year-end adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.

Date
Account Titles
Debit
Credit
































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