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Problem 7-2A (Algo) Estimating and reporting bad debts LO P2, P3
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At December 31, Hawke Company reports the following results for its calendar year.
Cash sales | $ 160,000 |
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Credit sales | $ 400,000 |
In addition, its unadjusted
$ 120,000 | debit | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 1,400 | debit |
An aging analysis estimates that 6% of year-end accounts receivable are uncollectible. Show how Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts appear on its December 31
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