Using the Percentage of Receivables Method for Recording Bad Debts

question 198

Multiple Choice

Using the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debts expense, estimated uncollectible accounts are $10,000. If the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is $2,000 debit before adjustment, what is the balance after adjustment?

• A) $10,000
• B) $12,000
• C) $8,000
• D) $2,000

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