At December 31, 2011, Klimek Company reports the following results for the year.
|
Cash sales |
$1,015,000 |
|
Credit sales |
1,241,000 |
In addition, its unadjusted trial balance includes the following items.
|
Accounts receivable |
$475,000 debit |
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
5,200 credit |
Required
1. Prepare the adjusting entry for Klimek Co. to recognize bad debts under each of the following independent assumptions.
a. Bad debts are estimated to be 2.5% of credit sales.
b. Bad debts are estimated to be 1.5% of total sales.
c. An aging analysis estimates that 6% of year end accounts receivable are uncollectible.
2. Show how Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts appear on its December 31, 2011, balance sheet given the facts in part 1a.
3. Show how Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts appear on its December 31, 2011, balance sheet given the facts in part 1c.