Question

Using the percentage-of-receivables method for recording bad debt expense, estimated uncollectible accounts are $57000. If the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is an $11400 debit before adjustment, what is the balance after adjustment?

Answer 1

Answer:

The balance after adjustment is $57,000

Explanation:

Bad debt expense is the company's expense due to the inablity if it's debtor to pay their owed amount. Bad debts expense is also referred to as uncollectible accounts expense. The estimated estimated uncollectible accounts given in the question is $57,000. So the balance after adjustment of the allowance for doubtful accounts would be $57,000 debit.