In: Accounting
Crane Company uses the percentage-of-receivables basis to record
bad debt expense.
Accounts receivable (ending balance) | $550,000 | (debit) | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts (unadjusted) | 5,300 | (debit) |
The company estimates that 2% of accounts receivable will become
uncollectible.
(a)
Prepare the adjusting journal entry to record bad debt expense for
the year. (Credit account titles are automatically
indented when amount is entered. Do not indent
manually.)
Account Titles and Explanation |
Debit |
Credit |
(b)
What is the ending (adjusted) balance in Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts?
Ending (adjusted) balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $ |
(c)
What is the cash (net) realizable value?
Cash (net) realizable value | $ |
Crane Company | ||
Answer a | Amount $ | |
Accounts receivable | 550,000.00 | |
Uncollectible amount at 2% | 11,000.00 | |
Add: Debit balance in allowance for doubtful account | 5,300.00 | |
Bad Debt Expense for the year | 16,300.00 | |
Adjusting entry | ||
Account | Debit $ | Credit $ |
Bad Debt Expense | 16,300.00 | |
Allowance for doubtful account | 16,300.00 | |
Answer b | Amount $ | |
Ending (adjusted) balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 11,000.00 | |
Answer c | ||
Accounts receivable (Gross) | 550,000.00 | |
Less: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | 11,000.00 | |
Accounts receivable (Net) | 539,000.00 |