Soal P 7.2, 7.3, 7.5
Soal P 7.2, 7.3, 7.5
Soal P 7.2, 7.3, 7.5
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P7.3 (LO3) (Bad-Debt Reporting—Aging) Manilow Corporation operates in an
industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year-end adjustments, the
balance in Manilow's Accounts Receivable was $555,000 and Allowance for
Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $40,000. The year-end balance
reported in the statement of financial position for Allowance for Doubtful
Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown below.
Amount Probability of Collection
$300,000 .98
100,000 .90
Days Account Outstanding 80,000 .85
40,000 .80
20,000 .55
15,000 .00
Less than 16 days
16–30 days
31–45 days
46–60 days
61–75 days
Over 75 days
Instructions
a. What is the appropriate balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at
year-end?
b. Show how accounts receivable would be presented on the statement of
financial position.
c. What is the dollar effect of the year-end bad debt adjustment on the beforetax income?