I would say, "Please wait a moment. I'll check if the item will be in stock soon or already in stock." If the supervisor is available quickly after he or she is done, I'd ask them if they could help look in the back.
Answer:
$20,000
Explanation:
Calculation for what will be the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts after the year-end adjustment to record bad debt expense
Using this formula
Balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts=
(Outstanding Accounts Receivable
* Percentage uncollectible)- Eebit balance of in the allowance for uncollectible accounts.
Let plug in the formula
Balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts=($500,000*8%)-$20,000
Balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts=$40,000-$20,000
Balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts=$20,000
Therefore the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts after the year-end adjustment to record bad debt expense is $20,000
