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[The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] Web Wizard, Inc. has provided information technology services for several years. The company uses the percentage

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Web Wizard, Inc. has provided information technology services for several years. The company uses the percentage of credit sales method to estimate bad debts for internal monthly reporting purposes. At the end of each quarter, the company adjusts its records using the aging of accounts receivable method. The company entered into the following partial list of transactions during the first quarter.

a. During January, the company provided services for $42,000 on credit.
b. On January 31, the company estimated bad debts using 1 percent of credit sales.
c. On February 4, the company collected $21,000 of accounts receivable.
d. On February 15, the company wrote off a $200 account receivable.
e. During February, the company provided services for $32,000 on credit.
f. On February 28, the company estimated bad debts using 1 percent of credit sales.
g. On March 1, the company loaned $2,800 to an employee who signed a 6% note, due in 6 months.
h. On March 15, the company collected $200 on the account written off one month earlier.
i. On March 31, the company accrued interest earned on the note.
j.

On March 31, the company adjusted for uncollectible accounts, based on an aging analysis (below). Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted credit balance of $1,220.

Number of Days Unpaid
Customer Total 030 3160 6190 Over 90
Alabama Tourism $ 200 $ 120 $ 70 $ 10
Bayside Bungalows 420 $ 420
Others (not shown to save space) 17,500 7,000 8,600 1,200 700
Xciting Xcursions 380 380
Total Accounts Receivable $ 18,500 $ 7,500 $ 8,670 $ 1,210 $ 1,120
Estimated uncollectible (%) 2 % 10 % 20 % 35 %

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For items (a)(j), analyze the amount and direction (+ or ) of effects on specific financial statement accounts and the overall accounting equation. (Enter any decreases to account balances with a minus sign.)

2.

Prepare the journal entries for items (a)(j). (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

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