Problem:
On December 31, of the current year, a company's unadjusted trial balance revealed the following: Accounts receivable of $185,600; Sales Revenue of $1,280,000; (75% were on credit), and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts of $1,600 (credit balance). Assume that this company's bad debts are estimated and recorded as 1.5% of credit sales.
Q1. Show how Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts would appear on the balance sheet after adjustment.
Q2. Prepare the entry to write off a $1,500 account receivable on January 1 of the next year.
Q3. Show how Accounts Receivable and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts would appear on the balance sheet immediately after writing off the account in part 2.