On December 31, Jarden Co. s Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has an unadjusted credit

Jarden Co.

a. The required balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at December 31, using an aging of accounts receivable is:

= $44,598.

b. Adjusting Journal Entry:

Debit Bad Debts Expense $28,098

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $28,098

To record the bad debts expense and bring the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $44,598.

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, credit balance = $16,500

Accounts       Age of Accounts          Expected       Uncollectible

Receivable         Receivable            Uncollectible      Allowance

                                                             Percent  

$880,000          Not yet due                   1.30%    $11,440 ($880,000*1.30%)

 352,000          1 to 30 days past due   2.05         7,216 ($352,000*2.05%)

   70,400          31 to 60 days past due 6.55         4,611 ($70,400*6.55%)

  35,200           61 to 90 days past due 33.00      11,616 ($35,200*33.00%)

  14,080           Over 90 days past due 69.00       9,715 ($14,080*69%)

$1,351,680                                                          $44,598

Adjustment:

Ending balance         $44,598

Beginning balance    $16,500

Bad Debts Expense $28,098

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