Determine the total estimated uncollectibles


Problem

Blossom company has accounts receivable of $98700 at March 31, 2022. Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, 2022, there is a $2045 credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful accounts prior to adjustment. The company uses the percentage of receivables basis for estimating uncollectible accounts. The company estimates of uncollectibles are as shown below.

                                            Balance, March 31
Age of Accounts                      2022                      2021                    Estimated Percentage Uncollectible
Current                                   $68,400                 $70,460                                    2%
1-30 days past due                412,900                 $8,130                                      5%
31-90 days past due              9,200                     2,330                                        30%
Over 90 days past due           8,200                     1,180                                        50%
Total                                        $98,700                 $82,100

Task

1) Determine the total estimated uncollectibles at March 31, 2022
2) Prepare the adjusting entry March 31, 2022, to record bad debt expense.

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