The following information relates to a company's accounts receivable: accounts receivable balance at the beginning of the year, $300,000, allowance for uncollectible accounts at the beginning of the year, $25,000 (credit balance): credit sales during the year, $1,500,000; accounts receivable written off during the year, 516,000; cash collections from customers, $1,450,000. 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. 1. Bad debt expense 2. Ending balance