Using the Percentage-Of-Receivables Method for Recording Bad Debt Expense, Estimated

question 168

Multiple Choice

Using the percentage-of-receivables method for recording bad debt expense, estimated uncollectible accounts are $55,000.If the balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts is an $11,000 debit before adjustment, what is the balance after adjustment?

• A)$55,000
• B)$11,000
• C)$66,000
• D)$44,000

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