The aging of accounts receivable for Brett Company as of December 31 of the current year and estimated percentages of uncollectible accounts by age
group are presented in the table below. Calculate the estimate of uncollectible accounts expense. The balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
on December 31, before the adjusting entry is recorded, is a $236.89 credit
Age Group
Amount
Percent Uncollectible
Current
$16,485.18
20%
1-30
12,489.05
4.0%
31-60
6,958 18
80%
61-90
4,218 21
20.0%
Over 90
3,157 10
70.0%
$43,307 72
Current Balance of Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts
Estimated Addition to Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts