Swathmore Clothing Corporation grants its customers 30 days’ credit. The company uses the allowance method for its uncollectible
At the end of 2020, accounts receivable were $574,000 and the allowance account had a credit balance of $54,000. Accounts receivable activity for 2021 was as follows:
Beginning balance | $ | 574,000 | |
Credit sales | 2,620,000 | ||
Collections | (2,483,000 | ) | |
Write-offs | (68,000 | ) | |
Ending balance | $ | 643,000 | |
The company’s controller prepared the following aging summary of year-end accounts receivable:
Summary | ||||
Age Group | Amount | Percent Uncollectible | ||
0–60 days | $ | 430,000 | 4 | % |
61–90 days | 98,000 | 15 | ||
91–120 days | 60,000 | 25 | ||
Over 120 days | 55,000 | 40 | ||
Total | $ | 643,000 | ||
Required:
1. Prepare a summary
2. Prepare the necessary year-end
3-a. What is total bad debt expense for 2021?
3-b. How would accounts receivable appear in the 2021
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