the net income for 2014 was computed using the double-declining balance method, on
the january 1, 2014 book value, over the useful life remaining at that time. the
depreciation recorded in 2014 was $72,000.
3>dyke, in reviewing its provision for uncollectibles during 2014, has determined that
1% is the appropriate amount of bad debt expense to be charged to operations. the
company had used 1/2 of 1% as its rate in 2013 and 2014 when the expense had been
$18,000 and $12,000, respectively. the company recorded bad debt expense under the
new rate for 2014. the company would have recorded $6,000 less of bad debt expense
on december 31, 2014 under the old rate.
instructions
(a)prepare in general journal form the entry necessary to correct the books for the
transaction in part 1 of this problem, assuming that the books have not been closed for
the current year.
(b)compute the net income to be reported each year 2012 through 2014.
(c)assume that the beginning retained earnings balance (unadjusted) for 2012 was
$1,260,000. at what adjusted amount should this beginning retained earnings balance
for 2012 be stated, assuming that comparative financial statements were prepared?
(d)assume that the beginning retained earnings balance (unadjusted) for 2014 is
$1,800,000 and that non-comparative financial statements are prepared. at what
adjusted amount should this beginning retained earnings balance be stated?