Direct write-off method to account for uncollected accounts


Problem:

The ledger of Elburn Company at the end of the current year shows the following:

Accounts Receivable              $110,000
Sales                                   $840,000
Sales Returns and Allowances  $28,000

Instructions:

(1) If Elburn uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollected accounts, journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming Elburn determines that Copp's $1,400 balance is uncollected.

(2) If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,100 in the trial balance, journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be (1) 1% of net sales, and (2) 10% of accounts receivable.

(3) If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $200 in the trial balance, journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be (1) 0.75% of net sales and (2) 6% of accounts receivable.

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