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21 May, 02:24

Cosmo Company reported credit sales of $345,000 for the calendar year in its first year of operations. At December 31, customers buying on credit owed $35,000 to the company. Based on the experience of similar businesses, management estimates that $3,500 of its accounts receivable will be uncollectible.

Prepare the necessary December 31 adjusting entry by selecting the account names and dollar amounts from the drop-down menus.

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  1. 21 May, 03:16
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    Debit Bad debt expense $3,500

    Credit Allowance account $3,500

    Being entries to account for estimated uncollectible receivables as at 31 December.

    Explanation:

    credit sales = $345,000

    trade receivables = $35,000

    estimate of uncollectible receivables = $3,500

    the necessary adjusting entries on 31 December

    Debit Bad debt expense $3,500

    Credit Allowance account $3,500

    Being entries to account for estimated uncollectible receivables as at 31 December.
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