Question

Jefferson uses the percent of sales method of estimating uncollectible receivables. Based on past history, 2% of credit sales are expected to be uncollectible. Sales for the current year are $5,550,000. Which of the following is correct?
a. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be credited.
b. Cash will be debited.
c. Accounts Receivable will be debited.
d. Bad Debt Expense will be credited.

Answer 1

Answer:

a. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be credited.

Explanation:

Since 2% of credit sales are expected to be UNCOLLECTIBLE in which the Sales amount for the current year are $5,550,000 which therefore means that $111,000 calculated as (.02 x $5,550,000) will be Allowance for Doubtful Accounts amount that will be credited.

Therefore ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS can be defined as the amount that tend to reduce Accout Receivable amount shown on a company or organization balance sheet.