Kinsler Company Uses the Percentage-Of-Receivables Method for Recording Bad Debt

question 187

Short Answer

Kinsler Company uses the percentage-of-receivables method for recording bad debt expense. The Accounts Receivable balance is $200,000 and credit sales are $1,000,000. Management estimates that 6% of accounts receivable will be uncollectible. What adjusting entry will Kinsler Company make if the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a credit balance of $2,000 before adjustment?

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