Reference no: EM132878685
Question - Facial Cosmetics provides plastic surgery primarily to hide the appearance of scars and other blemishes. During 2020, the Company provided services of $400,000 on account. Of this amount, $50,000 remains uncollected at the end of the year. An aging schedule as of December 30, 2020 is provided below:
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Age Group
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Amount Receivable
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Estimated Percent Uncollectible
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Not yet due
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$30,000
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2%
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0-30 days past due
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10,000
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5%
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31-60 days past due
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7,000
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10%
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More than 60 days past due
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3,000
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22%
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$50,000
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Required -
1. Calculate the allowance for uncollectible accounts.
2. Record the December 31, 2020, adjusting entry, assuming the balance of the allowance account before adjusting entries is $3,000 debit.
3. On April 3, 2020, a customer's account balance of $4,000 is written off as uncollectible. Record the write-off in general journal form.
4. On July 17, 2021, the customer whose account was written off in Number 3 unexpectedly pays $1,000 but indicates there will not be any additional amount forthcoming. Record the cash collection in general journal form.