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2 February, 09:52

Wellington Corp. has outstanding accounts receivable totaling $6.5 million as of December 31 and sales on credit during the year of $24 million. There is also a credit balance of $12,000 in the allowance for doubtful accounts. If the company estimates that 8% of its outstanding receivables will be uncollectible, what will be the amount of bad debt expense recognized for the year?

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  1. 2 February, 10:57
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    The correct answer is $508,000.

    Explanation:

    According to the scenario, the given data are as follows:

    Accounts receivable = $6.5 million

    Credit balance in Allowance for doubtful accounts = $12,000

    Uncollectible percentage = 8%

    So, we can calculate the bad debt by using following formula:

    Uncollectible amount = 6,500,000 * 8%

    = $520,000

    Total bad debt expense recognized = Uncollectible amount - Allowance for doubtful accounts

    = $520,000 - $12,000

    = $508,000
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