The following information relates to a companys accounts receivable: accounts receivable balance at the beginning of the year, $370,000; allowance for uncollectible accounts at the beginning of the year, $26,000 (credit balance); credit sales during the year, $1,300,000; accounts receivable written off during the year, $17,000; cash collections from customers, $1,200,000. Assuming the company estimates bad debts at an amount equal to 2% of credit sales.

1. Calculate bad debt expense for the year.

2. Calculate the year-end balance in the allowance for uncollectible accounts.