Question

Becky had net credit sales in 2020 of $2,000,000. At December 31, 2020, before adjusting entries, the balances in selected accounts were: accounts receivable $1,700,000 debit, and allowance for doubtful accounts $2,200 credit. Becky estimates that 8% of its credit sales will prove to be uncollectible.
What is the ending balance in the bad debt expense reported on December 31, 2020?

Answer 1

Answer:

Following Becky's estimation, the bad debt expense must be equal than the 8% of the total credit, less the value already booked in the balance sheet accounts (doubtful accounts).

Explanation:

In this case, 2,000,000*8%=160,000. Then this 160,000 must be subtracted to 2,200 (160,000-2,200=157,800). Finally, the bad debt expense to be reported is $157,800