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    Aug 16, 2009, 10:26 PM
    Direct write off and doubtful accounts
    The ledger of Elburn Company at the end of the current year shows Accounts Receivable
    $110,000, Sales $840,000, and Sales Returns and Allowances $28,000.
    Instructions
    (a) If Elburn uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible accounts, journalize
    The adjusting entry at December 31, assuming Elburn determines that Copp’s $1,400 balance
    Is uncollectible.
    (b) If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,100 in the trial balance, journalize
    The adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be (1) 1%
    Of net sales, and (2) 10% of accounts receivable.
    (c) If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $200 in the trial balance, journalize
    The adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be (1) 0.75%
    Of net sales and (2) 6% of accounts receivable.
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    Aug 16, 2009, 11:17 PM

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