At the end of the year, a company has the following accounts receivable and estimates of uncollectible accounts: 1. Accounts not yet due = $70,000; estimated uncollectible = 4%.2. Accounts 1-30 days past due = $30,000; estimated uncollectible = 15%.3. Accounts more than 30 days past due = $5,000; estimated uncollectible = 40%. Record the year-end adjustment for uncollectible accounts, assuming the current balance of the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $1,200 (debit).

What will be an ideal response?



Bad Debt Expense10,500?
  Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts?10,500
Adjustment = ($70,000 × 4%) + ($30,000 × 15%) + ($5,000 × 40%) + $1,200 = $10,500.

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