Answer:
Entries are given below
Explanation:
DATA:
Opening Balance in the allowance for doubtful debt = $18,100
During 2020 Pharoah company wrote off accounts totaling 12,900
Entry DEBIT CREDIT
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $11,800
Accounts Receivable $11,800
At December 31, 2020, an aging schedule indicated that the balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts should be $23,700
Entry DEBIT CREDIT
Bad debt expense $17,400
Allowance for doubtful debt $17,400
Working
Balance before adjustment = $18,100 - $11,800
Balance before adjustment = $6,300
After Aging schedule indication
Adjustment = $23,700 - 6,300
Adjustment = $17,400