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Haven Company uses the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debt expense. The accounts receivable balance is $600,000 and credit sales are $2,700,000. Management estimates that 4% of accounts receivable will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Haven Company make to record bad debt expense if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $5,000 credit balance before adjustment? Haven Company uses the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debt expense. The accounts receivable balance is $600,000 and credit sales are $2,700,000. Management estimates that 4% of accounts receivable will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Haven Company make to record bad debt expense if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a $5,000 credit balance before adjustment?


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