Using the Aging-Of-Accounts-Receivable Method to Estimate Uncollectible Receivables, Records Management

question 96

Multiple Choice

Using the aging-of-accounts-receivable method to estimate uncollectible receivables, Records Management Corp. estimates that $8,000 of its accounts receivable will be uncollectible. Prior to adjustment, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a debit balance of $2,000. Bad debt expense to be reported on the income statement is:

• A) $10,000
• B) $2,000
• C) $8,000
• D) $6,000

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