E8-5 Hachey Company

E8-5 Hachey Company has accounts receivable of $95,100 at March 31, 2007. An analysis of the accounts shows these amounts. Balance, March 31 Month of Sale 2007 2006 March $65,000 $75,000 February 12,600 8,000 December and January 10,100 2,400 November and October 7,400 1,100 $95,100 $86,500 Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, 2007, there is a $2,200 credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts prior to adjustment. The company uses the percentage of receivables basis for estimating uncollectible accounts. The company’s estimates of bad debts are as shown on page 402. Reporting and Analyzing Receivables Estimated Percentage Age of Accounts Uncollectible Current 2% 1–30 days past due 7 31–90 days past due 30 Over 90 days 50 Instructions (a) Determine the total estimated uncollectibles. (b) Prepare the adjusting entry at March 31, 2007, to record bad debts expense. (c) Discuss the implications of the changes in the aging schedule from 2006 to 2007.