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Manilow Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year-end adjustments, the balance in Manilow's Accounts Receivable was $555,000 and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $40,000. The year-end balance reported in the statement of financial position for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown below.
Days Account Outstanding |
Amount |
Probability of Collection |
Less than 16 days |
$300,000 |
.98 |
16–30 days |
100,000 |
.90 |
31–45 days |
80,000 |
.85 |
46–60 days |
40,000 |
.80 |
61–75 days |
20,000 |
.55 |
Over 75 days |
15,000 |
.00 |
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