FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Author: Libby
Publisher: MCG
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3. Grump Computer has credit sales of $400,000 in 2023 and a debit balance of $300 in the Allowance for
Doubtful Accounts at year end. As of December 31, 2023, $120,000 of accounts receivable remain
uncollected. The credit manager of Grump prepared an aging schedule of accounts receivable and
estimates that $5,200 will prove to be uncollectible.
On March 4, 2024 the credit manager authorizes a write-off of the $1,000 balance owed by A. Shard.
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(a) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts expense in 2023.
(b) Show the statement of financial position presentation of accounts receivable on December 31, 2023:
(c) On March 4, before the write-off, assume the balance of Accounts Receivable account is $160,000
and the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $4,000. Make the appropriate
entry to record the write-off of the Shard account. Also show the statement of financial position
presentation of accounts receivable before and after the write-off.
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Transcribed Image Text:3. Grump Computer has credit sales of $400,000 in 2023 and a debit balance of $300 in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year end. As of December 31, 2023, $120,000 of accounts receivable remain uncollected. The credit manager of Grump prepared an aging schedule of accounts receivable and estimates that $5,200 will prove to be uncollectible. On March 4, 2024 the credit manager authorizes a write-off of the $1,000 balance owed by A. Shard. Required (a) Prepare the adjusting entry to record the estimated uncollectible accounts expense in 2023. (b) Show the statement of financial position presentation of accounts receivable on December 31, 2023: (c) On March 4, before the write-off, assume the balance of Accounts Receivable account is $160,000 and the balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a credit of $4,000. Make the appropriate entry to record the write-off of the Shard account. Also show the statement of financial position presentation of accounts receivable before and after the write-off.
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