Reference no: EM132784512
The following information relates to Gamma Corp's accounts receivable:
accounts receivable balance at the beginning of the year, $800,000;
allowance for uncollectible accounts at the beginning of the year, $19,000 (credit balance);
Sales during the year, $1,820,000;
accounts receivable written off during the year, $49,000;
cash collections from customers, $2,100,000.
Assuming the company estimates bad debts at an amount equal to 8% of ending accounts receivable.
Problem 1: Calculate the year-end balance in the allowance for uncollectible accounts.