Question

Jumpin Corporation uses the percent-of-sales method to estimate uncollectibles. Net credit sales for the current year amount to $2,030,000, and management estimates 5% will be uncollectible. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts prior to adjustment has a debit balance of $1,300. The amount of Uncollectible-Account Expense reported on the income statement will be:

Answer 1

$101,500

Step-by-step explanation:

Net Sales $2,030,000

Allowance for uncollectible Accounts ($2,030,000*5%)=$101,500

The amount of uncollectible accounts to be reported in income statement shall be $101,500