The current unadjusted allowance for uncollectable accounts


Question - Alpha Company uses aging to estimate uncollectibles. At the end of the fiscal year, December 31, 2016, Accounts Receivable has a balance that consists of:

Dollar Value Age of Account Estimated Collectible

$115,000 < 30 days old 98%

85,000 30 to 60 days old 80%

50,000 61 to 120 days old 50%

10,000 > 120 days old 15%

The current unadjusted Allowance for Uncollectable Accounts balance is a debit balance of $3,500 and the Bad Debt Expense accounts has an unadjusted balance of zero. After the adjusting entry is made, what will be the dollar balances in the:

1. Accounts Receivable

2. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

3. Bad Debt Expense

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