In: Accounting
4. Given the following information and the information in Figure 2,complete a–c.
a. Prepare on December 31, 2012, the adjusting journal entry for Bad Debts Expense.
b. Prepare a partial balance sheet on December 31, 2012, showing how net realizable value is calculated.
c. If the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts were a $330 debit balance, journalize the adjusting entry for Bad Debts Expense on December 31, 2012.
Balances: Cash, $28,000; Accounts Receivable, $193,000; Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $330; Merchandise Inventory, $16,000.
Lake Co. |
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December 31, 2012 |
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Estimated Percent |
Estimated Amount Needed |
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Considered to be Bad |
in Allowance for |
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Amount |
Debts Expense |
Doubtful Accounts |
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Not yet due |
$170,000 |
6% |
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0 - 60 |
8,000 |
10% |
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61 - 180 |
12,000 |
23% |
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Over six months |
3,000 |
32% |
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$193,000 |
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Figure 3