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The following information is availiable on Jan$\mathrm{.}31,2024$

$-$The company estimates future uncollectible accounts. The company determines $$5,000$ of accounts receivable on January $31$ are past due, and $20\%$ of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. The remaining accounts receivable on January $31$ are not past due, and $5\%$ of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. $($Hint: Use the January $31$ accounts receivable balance calculated in the general ledger to split total accounts receivable into the $$5,000$ past due and the remaining amount not past due.$)$

$-$Supplies at the end of January total $$700$ all other supplies have been used

$-$Accrued interest revenue on Notes receivable for January. interest is expected to be received each December $31.$

$-$unpaid salaries at the end of January are $$33,500$

$*****$I need to create a journal entry for the following:The company estimates future uncollectible accounts. The company determines $$5000$ of accounts receivable on January $31$ or past due and $20\%$ of those accounts are estimated to be uncollectible.The remaining accounts receivable on January $31$ are not past due and $5\%$ of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible.$($Hint:use the January $31$ accounts receivable balance calculated in the general ledger.$)$record the adjusting entry for uncollectible accounts.$*****$

I have concluded so far that the general journal, debits, bad debt expense, and credit credits allowance for uncollectible accounts

$*********$What amount do I debit and credit utilizing the information given?$********$

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