Determine the estimated uncollectable for each period ie



Question - An analysis of the accounts of Laraniva Pty Ltd at 30 June 2014 shows these amounts outstanding on accounts receivable:

 

Number of Days Past Due

Customer

Not Due

1-30

31-60

31-90

Over 90

Smith

 

10000

12000

 

 

Zhang

70000

 

 

 

 

Brown

150000

5000

 

33000

 

Singh

 

 

 

 

37000

Jones

92000

14000

12000

 

 

At June 2014 there is a $1600 debit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Debts before adjustment. Credit terms are 3/7, n/30. The entity uses the ageing of accounts receivable basis for estimating uncollectable accounts.

Age of accounts

Estimated percentage % uncollectable

Not Due

2

1-30

5

31-60

12

61-90

18

Over 90

40

 Required -

Determine the estimated uncollectable for each period, i.e. not due, 1-30 days, 31-60 days, 61-90 days, over 90 days and total estimated uncollectables.

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