Eaton Company's Ledger at the End of the Current Year

question 71

Essay

Eaton Company's ledger at the end of the current year shows Accounts Receivable of $150,000.
Instructions
a. If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $4,400 in the trial balance and bad debts are expected to be 10% of accounts receivable, journalize the adjusting entry for the end of the period.
b. If Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $4,400 in the trial balance and bad debts are expected to be 10% of accounts receivable, journalize the adjusting entry for the end of the period.
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