The Current Credit Balance in Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The current credit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts is $1,150. Management estimates that 2% of net credit sales of $100,000 will be uncollectible. Based on the foregoing data, what is the bad-debt expense balance on the income statement?

• A)$2,000
• B)$850
• C)$3,150
• D)$2,850

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