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On January 1, 2021, the general ledger of Big Blast Fireworks includes the following account balances:

Accounts	Debit			Credit
Cash	$	24,700
Accounts Receivable		43,500
Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts				$	3,100
Inventory		44,000
Land		82,600
Accounts Payable					28,200
Notes Payable (9%, due in 3 years)					44,000
Common Stock					70,000
Retained Earnings					49,500
Totals	$	194,800		$	194,800

The $44,000 beginning balance of inventory consists of 440 units, each costing $100. During January 2021, Big Blast Fireworks had the following inventory transactions:

January		3		Purchase 1,250 units for $133,750 on account ($107 each).
January		8		Purchase 1,350 units for $151,200 on account ($112 each).
January		12		Purchase 1,450 units for $169,650 on account ($117 each).
January		15		Return 170 of the units purchased on January 12 because of defects.
January		19		Sell 4,200 units on account for $630,000. The cost of the units sold is determined using a FIFO perpetual inventory system.
January		22		Receive $617,000 from customers on accounts receivable.
January		24		Pay $420,000 to inventory suppliers on accounts payable.
January		27		Write off accounts receivable as uncollectible, $2,300.
January		31		Pay cash for salaries during January, $133,000.

The following information is available on January 31, 2021.

At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each.

The company estimates future uncollectible accounts. The company determines $5,400 of accounts receivable on January 31 are past due, and 40% of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. The remaining accounts receivable on January 31 are not past due, and 5% of these accounts are estimated to be uncollectible. (Hint: Use the January 31 accounts receivable balance calculated in the general ledger.)

Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31.

Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $13,700.

a. At the end of January, the company estimates that the remaining units of inventory are expected to sell in February for only $100 each. b. At the end of January, $5,400 of accounts receivable are past due, and the company estimates that 40% of these accounts will not be collected. Of the remaining accounts receivable, the company estimates that 5% will not be collected. c. Accrued interest expense on notes payable for January. Interest is expected to be paid each December 31. d. Accrued income taxes at the end of January are $13,700.

3. Prepare an adjusted trial balance as of January 31, 2021.

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