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Argosy University/ Phoniex University/
Nov-2005 - Oct-2011
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Phoniex University
Oct-2001 - Nov-2016
Exercise 5-53Â BAD DEBT EXPENSE: AGINGÂ Â METHOD
Glencoe Supply had the following accounts receivable aging schedule at the end of a recent year.
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Accounts
Receivable Age             Amount
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Proportion Expected to Default
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Allowance Required
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Current |
$310,500 |
0.004 |
$ 1,242 |
 |
|
1–30 days past due |
47,500 |
0.02 |
950 |
 |
|
31–45 days past due |
25,000 |
0.08 |
2,000 |
 |
|
46–90 days past due |
12,800 |
0.20 |
2,560 |
 |
|
91–135 days past due |
6,100 |
0.25 |
1,525 |
 |
|
Over 135 days past due |
4,200 |
0.60 |
2,520 |
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|
 |
 |
 |
$10,797 |
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The balance in Glencoe’s allowance for doubtful accounts at the beginning of the year was $49,620 (credit). During the year, accounts in the total amount of $51,232 were written off.
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Required:
1.    Determine bad debt expense.
2.    Prepare the journal entry to record bad debt expense.
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