The Miller Company earned $99,000 of revenue on account during Year 1. There was no beginning balance in the accounts receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 1, Miller collected $70,000 of cash from its receivables accounts. The company estimates that it will be unable to collect 3% of its sales on account.

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29 September, 00:07

The Miller Company earned $99,000 of revenue on account during Year 1. There was no beginning balance in the accounts receivable and allowance accounts. During Year 1, Miller collected $70,000 of cash from its receivables accounts. The company estimates that it will be unable to collect 3% of its sales on account.

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Zaiden · Answer 1

Answer and Explanation:

The Miller Company estimates 3% of bad debts. Bad debts are amount that the company makes provision of the amounts they believe will not be able to collect.

Allowance for doubtful account will be $99,000 x 3% = $2970

If the company is unable to collect $2970 from the total of $99,000 then we would deduct that amount from net credit sales (99,000 - 2970) = $96,030.

Now, the company collects $70,000 therefore, (96,030 - 70,000) = $26,030