Problem 8-4A (Part Level Submission) Pukalani Ltd. prepares an aging schedule fo

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Problem 8-4A (Part Level Submission) Pukalani Ltd. prepares an aging schedule for its accounts receivable at the end of each month and records bad debts expense monthly. The following selected information is from Pukalani's partial aging schedule at the end of July Number of Days Accounts Estimated Percentage Outstanding Receivable 0-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days Over 90 days Total $719,000 326,000 121,000 78,000 $1,244,000 Uncollectible 2% 5% 11% 23% The unadjusted balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $13,000 Your answer is correct. Complete the aging schedule and calculate the total estimated uncollectible accounts from the above information Number of Days Accounts Estimated Percentage Uncollectible Estimated Uncollectible Accounts Outstanding Receivable $719,000 326,000 121,000 78,000 14380 0-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days Over 90 days Total 296 19560 6% 13310 11% 17940 2396 $1,244,000 65190

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

General Journal

Debit

Credit

Accounts Receivable

$8,390

   Allowance for Doubtful Account

$8,390

(To reverse write off of account receivable)

Cash

$8,390

Accounts Receivable

$8,390

(To reverse collection of account receivable)

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General Journal

Debit

Credit

Accounts Receivable

$8,390

   Allowance for Doubtful Account

$8,390

(To reverse write off of account receivable)

Cash

$8,390

Accounts Receivable

$8,390

(To reverse collection of account receivable)

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