If the Estimated Amount of Uncollectible Accounts at the End

question 28

Multiple Choice

If the estimated amount of uncollectible accounts at the end of the year (based on the aging method) was $3,675.32 and Allowance for Bad Debts had a credit balance of $860, the necessary adjustment would include

• A) debiting Allowance for Bad Debts, $3,675.32.
• B) crediting Allowance for Bad Debts, $3,675.32.
• C) debiting Bad Debt Expense, $2,815.32.
• D) crediting Bad Debt Expense, $2,815.32.

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