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Dhaliwal Digital categorizes its accounts receivable into three age groups for purposes of estimating its allowance for uncollectible accounts.
1. Accounts not yet due $285,000; estimated uncollectible = 5% .
2. Accounts 1-45 days past due $39,600; estimated uncollectible = 10%
3. Accounts more than 45 days past due $15,800; estimated uncollectible = 15%
Before recording any adjustments, Dhaliwal has a debit balance of $71,100 in its allowance for uncollectible accounts.
Required:
1. Estimate the appropriate 12/31/2021 balance for Dhaliwal's allowance for uncollectible accounts.
2. What journal entry should Dhaliwal record to adjust its allowance for uncollectible accounts?
| 285,000 | 5% | 14,250 |
| 39,600 | 10% | 3,960 |
| 15,800 | 15% | 2,370 |
| Balance in allowance for uncollectible accounts | 20,580 | |
| Event | General Journal | Debit | Credit |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | Bad debt expense (71,100+20,580) | 91,680 | |
| Allowance for uncollectible accounts | 91,680 |