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21 September, 14:06

At December 31, Hawke Company reports the following results for its calendar year. Cash sales $ 1,285,070 Credit sales $ 3,610,000 In addition, its unadjusted trial balance includes the following items. Accounts receivable $ 1,093,830 debit Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 15,160 debit Required: 1. Prepare the adjusting entry to record bad debts under each separate assumption. Bad debts are estimated to be 3% of credit sales. Bad debts are estimated to be 2% of total sales. An aging analysis estimates that 6% of year-end accounts receivable are uncollectible.

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  1. 21 September, 17:39
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    Explanation: Dr Cr

    1)

    Allowance for doubtful account

    3%*3610000 108300

    Bad debt expense 108300

    2) Allowance for doubtful account

    2% * (1285070+3610000) 146,852.10

    Bad debt expense 146,852.10

    3) Allowance for doubtful account

    1093830*6% 65,629.80

    Bad debt expense 65,629.80
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