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Zuo Software categorizes its
- Accounts not yet due = $425,000; estimated uncollectible = 15%.
- Accounts 1–30 days past due = $53,100; estimated uncollectible = 19%.
- Accounts 31–90 days past due = $42,500; estimated uncollectible = 22%
- Accounts more than 90 days past due = $31,900; estimated uncollectible = 26%.
At 12/31/2021, before recording any adjustments, Zuo has a credit balance of $29,400 in its allowance for uncollectible accounts.
Required:
1. Estimate the appropriate 12/31/2021 balance for Zuo’s allowance for uncollectible accounts.
2. What
3. Calculate Zuo’s 12/31/2021 net accounts receivable balance.
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