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5 August, 01:01

At each calendar year-end, Mazie Supply Co. uses the percent of accounts receivable method to estimate bad debts. On December 31, it has outstanding accounts receivable of $135,000, and it estimates that 5% will be uncollectible. Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts expense for the year ended December 31 under the assumption that the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has: (a) a $2,295 credit balance before the adjustment. (b) a $675 debit balance before the adjustment.

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  1. 5 August, 01:05
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    Adjusting entries as at 31 December

    A. 31 Dec

    Dr bad debt expenses 4,455

    Cr allowance for doubtful account 4,455

    B. 31 Dec

    Dr bad debt expenses 7,425

    Cr allowance for doubtful account 7,425

    Explanation:

    a) Cr Unadjusted balance $ 2,295

    Cr Estimated balance ($135,000 * 0.05) 6,750

    Cr Required adjustment$ 4,455

    (b) Dr Unadjusted balance $675

    Cr Estimated balance ($135,000 * 0.05) 6,750

    Cr Required adjustment$ 7,425
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