Adjustment to be made at end of period for doubtful accounts


Q1) Draber Company uses allowance method based on aging method to find out estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. Below is given aging at the end of the current period with percent uncollectible experience rates:

    Number of Days Outstanding
  Total 0-30 days 31-60 days 61-90 days 91-120 days Over 120 days
Accounts Receivable $450,000 $220,000 $100,000 $45,000 $30,000 $55,000
%uncollectible rate   2% 4% 6% 8% 10%

If allowance for doubtful accounts before any essential adjustment is at $10,000, what adjustment will have to be made at the end of period? You may use journal entry to help reply question.

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Accounting Basics: Adjustment to be made at end of period for doubtful accounts
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