Zero Co Uses the Allowance Method of Accounting for Bad Debts

question 22

Essay

Zero Co. uses the allowance method of accounting for bad debts. TheirAllowance for Doubtful Accounts account has a year-end debit balance, prior to adjustment, of $800. The bad debts are estimated at 5% of $160,000, theyear-end accounts receivable. Prepare the year end adjusting journal entry forbad debt expense.

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