Question

The unadjusted trial balance at year-end for a company that uses the percent of receivables method to determine its bad debts expense, reports the following selected amounts: Accounts receivable $ 431,000 Debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts 1,390 Debit Net Sales 2,240,000 Credit All sales are made on credit. Based on past experience, the company estimates 2.5% of ending account receivable to be uncollectible. What adjusting entry should the company make at the end of the current year to record its estimated bad debts expense

Answer 1

Answer:

Bad Debts Expense $9,385 & Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $9,385

Explanation:

Bad debt expense = ($431,000 *2.5%) - $1,390

Bad debt expense = $10,775 - $1,390

Bad debt expense = $9,385

Adjusted Entry

Debit - Bad Debts Expense $9,385

Credit - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $9,385