The following information relates to a companys accounts receivable: gross accounts receivable balance at the beginning of the year, $350,000; allowance for uncollectible accounts at the beginning of the year, $24,000 (credit balance); credit sales during the year, $1,200,000; accounts receivable written off during the year, $15,000; cash collections from customers, $1,100,000. Assuming the company estimates bad debts at an amount equal to 2% of credit sales.

Calculate bad debt expense for the year.

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