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The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2019: Number of Days Unpaid Total Accounts Receivable Historical

The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2019:

Number of Days Unpaid Total Accounts Receivable Historical % Uncollectible
Not yet due $ 128,300 4 %
1-30 days past due 91,000 11 %
31-60 days past due 55,400 17 %
Over 60 days past due 33,600 34 %

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The unadjusted balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of Johnston Supplies, Inc. is a credit balance in the amount of $29,487 on July 31, 2019. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record Bad Debt Expense for the year.

Johnston Supplies, Inc. writes off $3,261 of uncollectible accounts on August 15, 2019. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record the write-off.

Use a T-account to determine the account balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts on August 15, 2019.

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