At the end of the current year Accounts Receivable has a bal

At the end of the current year, Accounts Receivable has a balance of $450,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $4,000; and sales for the year total $2,030,000. Bad debt expense is estimated at 1/4 of 1% of sales.

a. Determine the amount of the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.
$

b. Determine the adjusted balances of Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, and Bad Debt Expense.

c. Determine the net realizable value of accounts receivable.
$

Solution

Answer a.

Expected Uncollectible Amount = Sales * Estimated Bad Debt
Expected Uncollectible Amount = $2,030,000 * 1/4 * 1%
Expected Uncollectible Amount = $5,075

Answer b.

Accounts Receivable = $450,000

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = $4,000 + $5,075
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts = $9,075

Bad Debt Expense = $5,075

Answer c.

Net Realizable Value = Accounts Receivable - Bad Debt Expense
Net Realizable Value = $450,000 - $5,075
Net Realizable Value = $444,925