Finding the write off of the specific receivable.
The Draber Company uses the allowance method based on the aging method to determine the estimated allowance for doubtful accounts. Below is presented an aging at the end of the current period with the percent uncollectible experience rates:
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Number of Days Outstanding
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Total
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0-30 days
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31-60 days
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61-90 days
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91-120 days
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Over 120 days
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Accounts Receivable
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$450,000
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$220,000
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$100,000
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$45,000
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$30,000
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$55,000
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%uncollectible rate
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2%
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4%
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6%
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8%
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10%
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If $2,000 is determined to be specifically uncollectible, what effect will the write-off of the specific receivable have on:
a. accounts receivable?
b. allowance for doubtful accounts?
c. net receivables?
d. bad debt expense?
You may find it helpful to use a journal entry as part of your response, but this is not required.