Answer:
Journal Entry:
Debit Bad Debts $23,370
Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $23,370
To record bad debts expense and bring the balance of Allowance to $22,000 (credit)
Explanation:
a) Data and Calculations:
Accounts receivable $ 433,000
Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,370 Debit
Net Sales 2,220,000
Estimated uncollectible = 1.0% of credit sales
= $2,220,000 * 1% = $22,000
Adjusting entry analysis:
Bad Debts $23,370
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $23,370