Financial Accounting
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780133791129
Author: Jane L. Reimers
Publisher: Pearson Higher Ed
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Question
Chapter 4, Problem 41EB
1.
To determine
Prepare the
2.
To determine
Compute the
3.
To determine
Compute the
Expert Solution & Answer
Want to see the full answer?
Check out a sample textbook solution
Students have asked these similar questions
Dongguk Industry began the accounting year of 2010 with accounts receivable balance of $650,000 and a balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts (bad debts) of $19,500. During 2010, credit sales totaled $7,290,000 and cash collected from customers totaled $7,500,000. Actual write-offs of specific accounts receivable in 2010 were $19,000, as this amount turned out to be finally uncollectible. At the end of the year, an accounts receivable analysis, using the percentage of accounts receivable method (aging method), indicated a required (desired) allowance for doubtful accounts balance of $12,600. No accounts receivable previously written off were collected.
Required:
1. Provide relevant journal entries to record the transactions during 2010 (including credit sales, cash collection from customers, and write-off of uncollectible accounts receivable).
2. Provide an (adjusting) entry to record bad debt expense at the end of 2010.
3. What is the net realizable value(net book…
At the beginning of 2017, EZ Tech Company's Accounts Receivable balance was $241,000, and the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $4,100. EZ Tech's sales in 2017 were $1,810,000, 70% of which were on credit. Collections on account during the year were $1,160,000. The company wrote off $7,000 of uncollectible accounts during the year.
I have to determine the cash and accounts receivable / stockholders' equity. I have worked the solutions and still unable to get the correct answer.
Sankara Auto Sales has an accounts receivable balance after posting collections from customers for 2020 of $180,000. Sankara's customers took advantage of sales discounts of $15,000 for the period. Management performed an aging of the accounts receivable and estimated loss percentages as follows: $90,000 Current at 2%, $50,000 1-30 days past due 5%, $30,000 31-60 days past due 10%, $10,000 60 plus days past due 25%. The amount of accounts receivable expected to be collected is:
A. $173,200
B. $172,700
C. $180,000
D. $170,200
Chapter 4 Solutions
Financial Accounting
Ch. 4 - Prob. 1YTCh. 4 - Prob. 2YTCh. 4 - Suppose at the end of the year Pendleton Corp.s...Ch. 4 - Prob. 4YTCh. 4 - Prob. 5YTCh. 4 - Prob. 6YTCh. 4 - Prob. 7YTCh. 4 - Prob. 1QCh. 4 - Prob. 2QCh. 4 - Prob. 3Q
Ch. 4 - Prob. 4QCh. 4 - What does true cash balance refer to?Ch. 4 - Identify and explain the financial statements on...Ch. 4 - Describe how accounts receivable arise. What does...Ch. 4 - Prob. 8QCh. 4 - Define net realizable value, book value, and...Ch. 4 - Explain the difference between the direct...Ch. 4 - If a company uses the allowance method of...Ch. 4 - Describe the two allowance methods used to...Ch. 4 - Which method of calculating the allowance for...Ch. 4 - Which method of calculating the allowance for...Ch. 4 - What are the advantages and disadvantages of...Ch. 4 - What is the difference between accounts receivable...Ch. 4 - What is the formula to calculate the accounts...Ch. 4 - How does a firm use its accounts receivable...Ch. 4 - Prob. 19QCh. 4 - Prob. 20QCh. 4 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 2MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 4 - Prob. 1SEACh. 4 - Prob. 2SEACh. 4 - Prob. 3SEACh. 4 - Prob. 4SEACh. 4 - Prob. 5SEACh. 4 - Prob. 6SEACh. 4 - Prob. 7SEACh. 4 - Prob. 8SEACh. 4 - Prob. 9SEACh. 4 - Prob. 10SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 11SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 12SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 13SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 14SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 15SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 16SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 17SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 18SEBCh. 4 - Prob. 19EACh. 4 - Prob. 20EACh. 4 - Prob. 21EACh. 4 - Prob. 22EACh. 4 - Prob. 23EACh. 4 - Prob. 24EACh. 4 - Prob. 25EACh. 4 - Prob. 26EACh. 4 - Prob. 27EACh. 4 - Prob. 28EACh. 4 - Prob. 29EACh. 4 - Prob. 30EACh. 4 - Prob. 31EACh. 4 - Prob. 32EBCh. 4 - Prob. 33EBCh. 4 - Prob. 34EBCh. 4 - Prob. 35EBCh. 4 - Prob. 36EBCh. 4 - Prob. 37EBCh. 4 - Prob. 38EBCh. 4 - Prob. 39EBCh. 4 - Prob. 40EBCh. 4 - Prob. 41EBCh. 4 - Prob. 42EBCh. 4 - Prob. 43EBCh. 4 - Prob. 44EBCh. 4 - Prob. 45PACh. 4 - Prob. 46PACh. 4 - Prob. 47PACh. 4 - Prob. 48PACh. 4 - Prob. 49PACh. 4 - Prob. 50PACh. 4 - Prob. 51PACh. 4 - Prob. 52PACh. 4 - Prob. 53PBCh. 4 - Prob. 54PBCh. 4 - Prob. 55PBCh. 4 - Prob. 56PBCh. 4 - Prob. 57PBCh. 4 - Prob. 58PBCh. 4 - Prob. 59PBCh. 4 - Prob. 60PBCh. 4 - Prob. 1FSACh. 4 - Prob. 2FSACh. 4 - The following information has been adapted from...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1CTPCh. 4 - Prob. 2CTPCh. 4 - The information given here was taken from Yahoo!...Ch. 4 - Prob. 1IECh. 4 - Prob. 2IECh. 4 - The information given here was taken from Yahoo!...
Knowledge Booster
Similar questions
- Galambos Corporation had an average receivables collection period of 19 days in 2003.Galambos has stated that it wants to decrease its collection period in 2004 to match theindustry average of 15 days. Credit sales in 2003 were $300 million, and analysts expectcredit sales to increase to $400 million in 2004. To achieve the company’s goal of decreasing the collection period, the change in the average accounts receivable balance from 2003to 2004 that must occur is closest to:A . –$420,000.B . $420,000.C . $836,000.arrow_forwardWilcox Mills is a manufacturer that makes all sales on 30-day credit terms. Annual sales are approximately $30 million. At the end of 2012, accounts receivable were presented in the company's statement of financial position as follows: Accounts receivable from clients $ 3,100,000 Less: Allowance for Impairment 80,000 During 2013, $190,000 of specific accounts receivable were written off as uncollectible. Of these accounts written off, receivables totaling $16,000 were subsequently collected. At the end of 2013, an aging of accounts receivable indicated a need for a $254,000 allowance to cover possible failure to collect the accounts currently outstanding. Wilcox Mills makes adjusting entries for uncollectible accounts only at year-end. 1. One entry to summarize all accounts written off against the Allowance for Impairment during 2013. 2. Entries to record the $16,000 in accounts receivable that were…arrow_forwardKnight Roundtable Co. had annual credit sales of $1,080,000 and an average collection period of 32 days in 2018. Assume a 360-day year. What were the company’s average accounts receivable balance? Accounts receivable are equal to the average daily credit sales times the average collection period. Fisk Corporation is trying to improve its inventory control system and has installed an online computer at its retail stores. Fisk anticipates sales of 49,000 units per year, an ordering cost of $8 per order, and carrying costs of $1.60 per unit.arrow_forward
- On April 1, ABC has an Accounts Receivable balance of $190,000. During the month, credit sales total $210,000. As a result of collections efforts, the aging of Accounts Receivable is as follows for April 30: Current $100,000 (1% is estimated to be uncollectible) 0-30 Days Past Due $50,000 (5% is estimated to be uncollectible) 31-60 Days Past Due $ 20,000 (10% is estimated to be uncollectible) 31-90 Days Past Due $10,000 (20% is estimated to be uncollectible) > 90 Days Past Due $20,000 (50% is estimated to be uncollectible) Balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts (prior to any April 30 entry) $5,000 Credit If ABC is using the % of sales method of estimating its bad debts, what is the journal entry made at the end of the month if the estimated % of sales that are uncollectible is 4% ?arrow_forwardAt the beginning of 2017, EZ Tech Company's Accounts Receivable balance was $143,000, and the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $2,450. EZ Tech's sales in 2017 were $1,070,000, 80% of which were on credit. Collections on account during the year were $690,000. The company wrote off $4,000 of uncollectible accounts during the year. Required: 1. Identify and analyze the sales during 2017. Activity Operating Accounts Cash Increase, Accounts Receivable Increase, Sales Revenue Increase Statement(s) Balance Sheet and Income Statement How does this entry affect the accounting equation?If a financial statement item is not affected, select "No Entry" and leave the amount box blank. If the effect on a financial statement item is negative, i.e, a decrease, be sure to enter the answer with a minus sign. Balance Sheet Income Statement Stockholders' Net Assets = Liabilities + Equity Revenues – Expenses = Income…arrow_forwardAt the beginning of 2017, EZ Tech Company's Accounts Receivable balance was $143,000, and the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $2,450. EZ Tech's sales in 2017 were $1,070,000, 80% of which were on credit. Collections on account during the year were $690,000. The company wrote off $4,000 of uncollectible accounts during the year. Identify and analyze the transactions related to the collections of cash during 2017. Activity Operating Accounts Cash Increase, Accounts Receivable Decrease Statement(s) Balance Sheet only How does this entry affect the accounting equation? If a financial statement item is not affected, select "No Entry" and leave the amount box blank. If the effect on a financial statement item is negative, i.e, a decrease, be sure to enter the answer with a minus sign. Balance Sheet Income Statement Stockholders' Net Assets = Liabilities + Equity Revenues – Expenses = Income…arrow_forward
- During its first year of operations, Fertig Company had credit sales of $3,000,000, of which $400,000 remained uncollected at year- end. The credit manager estimates that $18,000 of these receivables will become uncollectible. The accounts receivable turnover is 10 times and average collection period is 36.5 days. Assume that average net accounts receivable were $300.000. Explain what these measures tell us. BI V T, TI E LE E H I 99 H E à ला 11 A A OWord(s)arrow_forwardIn 2013, Warehouse 13 had net credit sales of $750,000. On January 1, 2013, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $16,000. During 2013, $29,000 of uncollectible accounts receivable were written off. Past experience indicates that the allowance should be 10% of the balance in receivables (percentage of receivable basis). If the accounts receivable balance at December 31 was $200,000, what is the required adjustment to the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at December 31, 2013? Question 5 options: a) $29,000 b) $36,000 c) $33,000 d) $20,000arrow_forwardCornProducts Corporation ended the year 2018 with an average collection period of 40 days. The firm's credit sales for 2018 were $9 million. What is the approximate year-end 2018 balance in accounts receivable for Corn Products?arrow_forward
- At the beginning of 2017, EZ Tech Company's Accounts Receivable balance was $143,000, and the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $2,450. EZ Tech's sales in 2017 were $1,070,000, 80% of which were on credit. Collections on account during the year were $690,000. The company wrote off $4,000 of uncollectible accounts during the year. Allowance Method for Accounting for Bad Debts At the beginning of 2017, EZ Tech Company's Accounts Receivable balance was $143,000, and the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts was $2,450. EZ Tech's sales in 2017 were $1,070,000, 80% of which were on credit. Collections on account during the year were $690,000. The company wrote off $4,000 of uncollectible accounts during the year. Required: 1. Identify and analyze the sales during 2017. Activity Operating Accounts Cash Increase, Accounts Receivable Increase, Sales Revenue Increase Statement(s) Balance Sheet and Income Statement How does this entry affect the…arrow_forwardThe Glass House, a glass and china store, sells nearly half its merchandise on credit. During the past 4 years, the following data were developed for credit sales and losses from uncollectible accounts: Required:1. Calculate the loss rate for each year from 2016 through 2018. (Note: Round answers to threedecimal places.)2. Determine whether there appears to be a significant change in the loss rate over time.3. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION If credit sales for 2020 are $400,000, determine what loss rateyou would recommend to estimate bad debts. (Note: Round answers to three decimal places.)4. Using the rate you recommend, record bad debt expense for 2020.5. CONCEPTUAL CONNECTION Assume that the increase in The Glass House’s sales in2020 was largely due to granting credit to customers who would have been denied credit inprevious years. How would this change your answer to Requirement 4? Describe a legitimatebusiness…arrow_forwardArizona Company reported accounts receivable of $21,200,000 at the end of its 2009 fiscal year. This amount was net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,456,000. During 2010, Georgia sold $72,300,400 of merchandise on credit. It collected $48,520,555 from customers. Accounts valued at $2,125,000 were written off as uncollectible during 2010. Arizona's management estimates that 8% of the year-end accounts receivable balance will be uncollectible. What amount will Arizona report for accounts receivable?arrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
AccountingAccountingISBN:9781337272094Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Accounting Information SystemsAccountingISBN:9781337619202Author:Hall, James A.Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...AccountingISBN:9780134475585Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. RajanPublisher:PEARSON
Intermediate AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259722660Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M ThomasPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Financial and Managerial AccountingAccountingISBN:9781259726705Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting PrinciplesPublisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781337272094
Author:WARREN, Carl S., Reeve, James M., Duchac, Jonathan E.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Accounting Information Systems
Accounting
ISBN:9781337619202
Author:Hall, James A.
Publisher:Cengage Learning,
Horngren's Cost Accounting: A Managerial Emphasis...
Accounting
ISBN:9780134475585
Author:Srikant M. Datar, Madhav V. Rajan
Publisher:PEARSON
Intermediate Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259722660
Author:J. David Spiceland, Mark W. Nelson, Wayne M Thomas
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education
Financial and Managerial Accounting
Accounting
ISBN:9781259726705
Author:John J Wild, Ken W. Shaw, Barbara Chiappetta Fundamental Accounting Principles
Publisher:McGraw-Hill Education