The Accountant for Withers Company Is Trying to Decide Which

Essay

The accountant for Withers Company is trying to decide which method to use for estimating uncollectible accounts. An aging of accounts receivable revealed $14,325 in uncollectible accounts. Under the percent-of-sales method, bad-debt expense was estimated at $14,780. The balance in allowance for doubtful accounts prior to adjustment was $1,760 (Dr.)and the balance in accounts receivable was $284,500.
a)Determine the amount of the adjusting entry under each method.
b)What will be the amount reported on the balance sheet as uncollectible under each method?
c)Calculate the net realizable value for accounts receivable reported on the balance sheet under each method.