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CLICK HERE TO REVIEW LEARNING OBJECTIVES QUESTION 1 Not yet answered Marked out of 10.00 lg question Credit Losses Based on Accounts Receivable Graham, Inc., analyzed its accounts receivable balances at December 31, and arrived at the aged balances listed below, along with the percentage that is estimated to be uncollectible Probability of Age Group Balance Noncollection 0-30 days past due 140,000 31-60 days past due 22,000 61-120 days past due 24,000 21-180 days past due 1,000 Over 180 days past due 6,000 203,000 1% 3% 6% | 10% | 20% | The company handles credit losses using the allowance method. The credit balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is $1,240 on December 31, before any adjustment:s. a. Prepare the adjusting entry for estimated credit losses on December 31 b. Prepare the journal entry to write off the Matthews Company's account on April 10 of the following year in the amount of $880Explanation / Answer
Journal entry :
Date accounts & explanation debit credit Dec 31 Bad debt expense (5800-1240) 4560 Allowance for doubtful accounts 4560 (To record adjusting entry) Apr 10 Allowance for doubtful accounts 880 Account receivable 880 (To write off matthews company's account)