Daley Company estimates uncollectible accounts using the allowance method at December 31. It prepared the following aging of receivables analysis
Days Past Due
Total 0 1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 Over 90
Accounts receivable $570,000 $396,000 $90,000 $36,000 18,000 $30,000
Percent uncollectible 1% 2% 5% 7% 10%
a. Complete the below table to calculate the estimated balance of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the aging of accounts receivable method.
b. Prepare the adjusting entry to record Bad Debts Expense using the estimate from part a. Assume the unadjusted balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is a $3,600 credit.