Question

Nichols Company uses the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debts expense. The accounts receivable balance is $200,000 and credit sales are $1,000,000. Management estimates that 4% of accounts receivable will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Nichols Company make if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,000 before adjustment?

Answer 1

Answer:

bad debt expense 6,000 debit

allowance for uncollectible amounts 6,000 credit

Explanation:

expected allowance balance:

account receivable x expected uncollectible amount

200,000 x 4% = 8,000

currently the allowance balance is 2,000

so the amount of the adjustment will be to move the balance to 8,000 from 2,000:  adjusting entry for 6,000