Solution and Explanation:
Age of the Amount Estimated Estimated
Receivables Uncollectibles Uncollectible Amounts
1-30 days old $12,000 3% $360
31-90 days old $5,000 15% $750
more than 90
days old $3,000 30% $900
Estimated year end Balances for Uncollectible Amounts $2,010
Bad Debt Expense for the year : Estimated Uncollectible Amount - Existing Credit Balance in the Allowance Account
Bad Debt Expense : $2,010 minus $800 = 1210
If the existing balance is Debit Balance of $600.
Bad Debt Expense : $2,010 plus 600 = $2,610.