Required information Problem 9-3A (Algo) Aging accounts receivable and accounting for bad debts LO P2, P3 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On December 31, Jarden Company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted credit balance of $16,000. Jarden prepares a schedule of its December 31 accounts receivable by age. Accounts Receivable $ 840,000 336,000 67,200 33,600 13,440 Age of Accounts Receivable Not yet due 1 to 30 days past due 31 to 60 days past due 61 to 90 days past due Over 90 days past due Expected Percent Does this write-off directly affect Jarden's net income? Uncollectible 1.25% 2.00 6.50 32.75 68.00 Problem 9-3A (Algo) Part 3 3. On June 30 of the next year, Jarden concludes that a customer's $4,700 receivable is uncollectible and the account is written off. Does this write-off directly affect Jarden's net income?

Required information Problem 9-3A (Algo) Aging accounts receivable and accounting for bad debts LO P2, P3 [The following information applies to the questions displayed below.] On December 31, Jarden Company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted credit balance of $16,000. Jarden prepares a schedule of its December 31 accounts receivable by age. Accounts Receivable $ 840,000 336,000 67,200 33,600 13,440 Age of Accounts Receivable Not yet due 1 to 30 days past due 31 to 60 days past due 61 to 90 days past due Over 90 days past due Expected Percent Does this write-off directly affect Jarden's net income? Uncollectible 1.25% 2.00 6.50 32.75 68.00 Problem 9-3A (Algo) Part 3 3. On June 30 of the next year, Jarden concludes that a customer's $4,700 receivable is uncollectible and the account is written off. Does this write-off directly affect Jarden's net income?

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