Estimating Doubtful Accounts Outlaw Bike Co. is a wholesaler of motorcycle supplies. An...

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Estimating Doubtful Accounts
Outlaw Bike Co. is a wholesaler of motorcycle supplies. An aging of the companys accounts receivable on December 31, and a historical analysis of the percentage of uncollectible accounts in each age category are as follows:
Age Class Balance Percent Uncollectible
Not past due $892,0003/4%
130 days past due 285,0001
31-60 days past due 101,0008
6190 days past due 63,00016
91180 days past due 43,10050
Over 180 days past due 17,70080
$1,401,800
Estimate what the proper balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts should be as of December 31.
Age Class
Balance Percent
Uncollectible Estimated Uncollectible
Accounts Amount
Not past due $892,0003/4% $fill in the blank 1
1-30 days past due 285,0001 fill in the blank 2
31-60 days past due 101,0008 fill in the blank 3
61-90 days past due 63,00016 fill in the blank 4
91-180 days past due 43,10050 fill in the blank 5
Over 180 days past due 17,70080 fill in the blank 6
Total $1,401,800 $fill in the blank 7

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