The following transactions were completed by The Wild Trout Gallery during the current fiscal year ended December 31: Jan. 19. Reinstated the account of Arlene Gurley, which had been written off in the preceding year as uncollectible. Journalized the receipt of $1,935 cash in full payment of Arlene’s account. Apr. 3. Wrote off the $11,090 balance owed by Premier GS Co., which is bankrupt. July 16. Received 25% of the $19,900 balance owed by Hayden Co., a bankrupt business, and wrote off the remainder as uncollectible. Nov. 23. Reinstated the account of Harry Carr, which had been written off two years earlier as uncollectible. Recorded the receipt of $3,155 cash in full payment. Dec. 31. Wrote off the following accounts as uncollectible (one entry): Cavey Co.,$8,340; Fogle Co., $2,475; Lake Furniture, $6,365; Melinda Shryer, $1,800. Dec. 31. Based on an analysis of the $979,800 of accounts receivable, it was estimated that $42,600 will be uncollectible. Journalized the adjusting entry.

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Answer:

The Wild Trout Gallery

Adjusting Journal Entry:

Dec. 31:

Debit Bad Debts Expense $87,595

Credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $87,595

To record bad debts expense for the year and bring the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts to a credit balance of $42,600.

Explanation:

a) Data and Analysis:

Jan. 19: Accounts receivable (Arlene Gurley) $1,935 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $1,935

Apr. 3: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $11,090 Accounts receivable (Premier GS Co.) $11,090

July 16: Cash $4,975 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $14,925 Accounts receivable (Hayden Co.) $19,900

Nov. 23: Accounts receivable (Harry Carr) $3,155 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,155

Dec. 31: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $18,980 Accounts receivable $18,980 (Cavey Co.,$8,340; Fogle Co., $2,475; Lake Furniture, $6,365; Melinda Shryer, $1,800)

Dec. 31: Bad Debts Expense $87,595 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $87,595

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Title                   Debit          Credit

Accounts receivable (Arlene Gurley) $1,935

Accounts receivable

 (Premier GS Co.)         $11,090

Accounts receivable

 (Hayden Co.)              $14,925

Accounts receivable (Harry Carr)     $3,155

Accounts receivable   $18,980

Bad Debts                                       $82,505

Balance c/d                $42,600