Reference no: EM133056809
Question - Principles of Accounting - Complete Auto Supply distributes new auto parts to local dealers throughout the Southeast. Complete Auto's credit terms are n/30. As of the end of business on March 31st, 202X Complete had the following Accounts Receivable outstanding:
Customer Name Due Date (202X) Amount
Little Rock Auto March 11th $6,000
Fayetteville Auto Supply February 17th 3,000
Texarkana Auto December 21, 201X 5,000
Memphis Auto Repair January 22nd 2,500
Jackson Repair & Tow April 16th 1,000
a) Determine the number of days past due for each of the preceding accounts as of March 31st. Then, complete an aging of receivables schedule.
b) Based upon past history of uncollectible accounts, Complete Auto expects to NOT collect 0.5% of not past due accounts, 5% of accounts that are 1-30 days past due, 14% of accounts that are 31-60 days past due, 40% of accounts that are 61-90 days past due, and 80% of accounts that are 91 days past due. Estimate the allowance for doubtful accounts using the aging of receivables schedule you created for part A.
c) Assume, Complete Auto has a beginning credit balance of $2,000 in the Allowance for Doubtful Account before adjustment on March 31st. Journalize the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts as of March 31st.