Financial Accounting
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ISBN: 9780078025549
Author: J. David Spiceland, Wayne M Thomas, Don Herrmann
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.4BE
Record the adjustment for uncollectible accounts (LO5–3)
BE5–4 At the end of the year, Mercy Cosmetics’ balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $600 (credit) before adjustment. The balance of Accounts Receivable is $25,000. The company estimates that 12% of accounts will not be collected over the next year. What adjustment would Mercy Cosmetics record for Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts?
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At the end of the year, Mercy Cosmetics’ balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts is $600 (credit) before adjustment. The balance of Accounts Receivable is $25,000. The company estimates that 12% of accounts will not be collected over the next year. What adjustment would Mercy Cosmetics record for Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts?
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