Lightning uses the aging method and estimates it will not collect 2% of accounts receivable not yet due, 10% of receivables up to 30 days past due, and 40% of receivables greater than 30 days past due. The accounts receivable balance of $7,000 consists of $3,500 not yet due, $2,000 up to 30 days past due, and $1,500 greater than 30 days past due. What is the appropriate amount of Bad Debt Expense?

The following information pertains to Lightning Inc., at the end of December:


Credit Sales $ 60,000

Accounts Payable 10,000

Accounts Receivable 7,000

Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts 400 credit

Cash Sales 20,000


Lightning uses the aging method and estimates it will not collect 2% of accounts receivable not yet due, 10% of receivables up to 30 days past due, and 40% of receivables greater than 30 days past due. The accounts receivable balance of $7,000 consists of $3,500 not yet due, $2,000 up to 30 days past due, and $1,500 greater than 30 days past due. What is the appropriate amount of Bad Debt Expense?


A) $400.

B) $470.

C) $870.

D) $1,270.


Answer: $470.


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