Question

Abbott Company uses the allowance method of accounting for uncollectible accounts. Abbott estimates that 3% of net credit sales will be uncollectible. On January 1, theAllowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $2,400. During the year, Abbott wrote off accounts receivable totaling $1,800 and made credit sales of $100,000.There were no sales returns or sales discounts during the year. After the adjusting entry, the December 31, balance in the Bad Debt Expense will be:________.
a. $1,200
b. $3,000
c. $3,600
d. $7,200

Answer 1

Answer:

b. $3,000

Explanation:

According to the above information, the following data are given

Credit sales = $100,000

Uncollectible percentage = 3%

So, after the adjustment by using allowance method, Bad debt expense can be calculated as;

Bad debt expense = Credit sales × Uncollectible percentage

= $100,000 × 3%

= $3,000