Upon Completing an Aging Analysis of Trade Receivables, the Accountant

question 14

Multiple Choice

Upon completing an aging analysis of trade receivables, the accountant for Rosco Works estimated that $5,000 of the current $98,000 of trade receivables would be uncollectible. The allowance for doubtful accounts had a $400 credit balance at year-end prior to adjustment. What amount of bad debt expense should appear in Rosco's income statement for the year?

• A) $5,000.
• B) $5,400.
• C) $4,600.
• D) $0

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