Reference no: EM132010145
Problem I -
Journal Entries for Bad Debt Expense
A trial balance before adjustment included the following:
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Debit
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Credit
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Accounts receivable
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$120,000
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Allowance for doubtful accounts
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$730
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Sales
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$510,000
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Sales returns and allowances
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$8,000
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Give journal entries assuming that the estimate of uncollectible is determined by taking the value as given below:
- 5% of gross accounts receivable.
- 1% of net sales.
Problem II -
Lower-of-cost-or-market Computations
The December 31, 2012 inventory of Gwynn Company consisted of four products, for which certain information is provided below:
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Product
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Original
Cost
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Replacement
Cost
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Estimated
Disposal
Cost
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Expected
Selling
Price
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Normal
Profit
on Sales
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A
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$25.00
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$22.00
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$6.50
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$37.50
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20%
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B
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$42.00
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$40.00
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$12.00
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$48.00
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25%
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C
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$120.00
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$115.00
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$25.00
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$160.00
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30%
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D
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$16.00
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$15.80
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$3.00
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$22.00
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10%
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Using the lower-of-cost-or-market approach applied on an individual-item basis, you are required to do the following: Compute the inventory valuation that should be reported for each product on December 31, 2012.
Problem III -
Value of Inventory Computation by Gross Profit Method
On December 31, 2012, Felt Company's inventory burned. Sales and purchases for the year had been $1,600,000 and $980,000, respectively. The beginning inventory (Jan. 1, 2012) was $170,000; in the past Felt's gross profit has averaged 40% of selling price.
Using the above information, you are required to do the following:
Compute the estimated cost of inventory burned.
Give entries as of December 31, 2012 to close merchandise accounts.
Support your responses with examples.
Cite any sources in APA format.