If total liabilities increased by $30,000 and stockholders’ equity increased by $20,000
during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction
during that same period?
a. $50,000 decrease
b. $10,000 decrease
c. $10,000 increase
d. $50,000 increase
Answer:
The ledger of Maxx Company at the end of the current year shown Accounts
Receivable $170,000, Sales $1,200,000, and Sales Returns and Allowances $50,000.
Instructions
(a) If Maxx uses the direct write-off method to account for uncollectible account,
journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming Maxx determines that Barkley
Company’s $2,400 balance is uncollectible.
(b) If allowance for Doubtful account has a credit balance of 3,500 in the trial balance,
journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be
(1) 1% of net sales, and (2) 10% of account receivable.
(c) If allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $370 in the trial balance,
journalize the adjusting entry at December 31, assuming bad debts are expected to be
(1) 0.75% of net sales and (2) 6% of accounts receivable.
Answer: