Intermediate Accounting I Excel Case Assignment 1

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For each case, you must submit one printed copy of the Excel spreadsheet which contains your case solution and a second printed copy displaying the formulas contained in each cell of the spreadsheet. Be sure to format your spreadsheet so that your work is clearly presented and easy to review.

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Introduction

This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of Wright Products Company's accounting practices related to uncollectible accounts receivable at the end of the fiscal year 2018. The focus centers on calculating the unadjusted allowance for uncollectible accounts and determining the necessary year-end adjustment based on aging analysis and collection probabilities. These calculations are vital for accurate financial reporting and compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Background

Wright Products Company, established in 2010, employs the allowance method to account for uncollectible receivables, recording monthly provisions at 1% of credit sales. By December 31, 2017, the allowance balance was $21,500, against accounts receivable of $156,500. During 2018, the company experienced write-offs totaling $19,000, with one account subsequently collected after being written off in June 2016. The management's objective was to ensure the allowance accurately reflects the estimated uncollectible amount, especially considering aging and collection likelihoods.

Analysis Part A: Unadjusted Allowance Calculation

The initial step involves calculating the gross credit sales during 2018 and the total provision made throughout the year. Since the monthly sales figures are provided, summing these yields the total credit sales. Then, applying the 1% provision rate to each month's sales provides the monthly bad debt expense, which accumulates to determine the unadjusted allowance balance before considering collections and write-offs.

Monthly credit sales are as follows:

  • January: $43,500
  • February: $56,000
  • March: $62,600
  • April: $49,200
  • May: $53,800
  • June: $46,500
  • July: $72,400
  • August: $57,400
  • September: $81,000
  • October: $65,800
  • November: $49,200
  • December: $62,600

The total credit sales for 2018 equate to $739,600. The monthly provisions at 1% are calculated by multiplying each month's sales by 0.01. Summing these values provides the total unadjusted allowance prior to year-end adjustments.

Analysis Part B: Year-End Adjustment Based on Aging Analysis

Management's aging analysis discretizes accounts receivable into categories based on past due durations, with assigned collection probabilities. As of December 31, 2018, Wright's aging schedule was provided with specific percentages for each category:

  • 0-30 days: 70% of receivables, 95% collection probability
  • 31-60 days: 15%, 80%
  • 61-90 days: 9%, 60%
  • Over 90 days: 6%, 10%

The accounts receivable at year-end totaled $156,500. To adjust the allowance, each aging category's balance is multiplied by its respective collection probability, estimating the collectible portion. The difference between this estimate and the current allowance balance (from part A) dictates the year-end bad debt expense adjustment.

Calculations involve allocating the receivables within each age category and multiplying by the assigned probabilities, then summing these to determine the total expected collectible amount.

The journal entry for bad debt expense recognizes the difference between the desired allowance balance based on aging estimates and the existing unadjusted balance, thus ensuring liabilities and expenses are accurately stated.

Conclusion

Accurately estimating uncollectible accounts is essential for reliable financial statements. This analysis combines historical provisions, write-offs, and aging analysis to determine the appropriate allowance figure and expense recognition for Wright Products Company at the end of 2018. Employing Excel functions facilitates precise calculations, supporting audit-ready financial reporting aligned with GAAP standards.

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