Answer:
Dr. Bad debt expense. $11,200
---------To Allowance for doubtful accounts $11,200
Explanation:
Given that:
Accounts receivable balance = $280,000
Total credit sales = $2,810,000
5% of accounts receivables will be bad debt = $280,00 × 5% = $14,000
Credit balance allowance for doubtful account = $2,800 and it must increase to $14,000 I.e $14,000 - $2,800 = $11,200
Adjusting journal entry
Dr Bad debt expense $11,200
-------- Cr Allowance for doubtful accounts $11,200
