Reference no: EM132606976
Hogan Industries uses an estimate of 6% of outstanding receivables for the purposes of providing for uncollectible accounts. The following information pertains to the allowance for doubtful accounts for 2011:
Beginning balance, Jan. 1/11 $20,000
Total debits during the year 8,000
Ending balance, after providing for uncollectible accounts $22,000
Required: (Use T account to assist with answers)
Question a) Calculate the bad debt expense for 2011
Question b) Calculate the accounts receivable balance on Dec. 31/10
Question c) Calculate the total amount of accounts receivable written off in 2011
Question d) Calculate the accounts receivable balance on Dec. 31/11