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The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2016: Number of Days Unpaid Total Accounts Receivable Historical

The following summarizes the aging of accounts receivable for Johnston Supplies, Inc. as of July 31, 2016:

Number of Days Unpaid Total Accounts Receivable Historical % Uncollectible
Not yet due $127,700 2%
1-30 days past due $90,400 12%
31-60 days past due $54,800 18%
Over 60 days past due $33,000 37%

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a. The unadjusted balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of Johnston Supplies, Inc. is a credit balance in the amount of $29,307 on July 31, 2016. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record Bad Debt Expense for the year. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

b.

Johnston Supplies, Inc. writes off $3,201 of uncollectible accounts on August 15, 2016. Prepare the required adjusting entry to record the write-off. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No Journal Entry Required" in the first account field.)

c. Use a T-account to determine the account balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts on August 15, 2016.

rev: 11_04_2015_QC_CS-31712

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