27. 7–27
Analysis of Accounts Receivable
by Age
The total past due for each category is multiplied by the
estimated percentage uncollectible
The sum of the totals for each category is the estimated
balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
Notice that the estimated percentage uncollectible increases as
accounts become further past due.
33. Jan. 15, 20x7: R. Deering, who owes the company $250, is
declared bankrupt by federal court.
7–33
Writing Off an Uncollectible
Jan. 15 Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 250
Accounts Receivable 250
To write off receivable from R. Deering as
uncollectible because of his bankruptcy
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
D e c . 3 1 2 , 4 5 9
Bal. 2,209
Net realizable value of A/R
Before write-off
$44,400 – $2,459 = $41,941
Jan. 15 250
The write-off does not affect
the estimated net realizable
value of accounts receivable
Accounts Receivable
Dec. 31 44,400
Jan. 15 250
Bal. 44,150
After write-off
$44,150 – $2,209 = $41,941