At the End of a Period (Before Adjustment), Allowance

question 81

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At the end of a period (before adjustment), Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,000. The Accounts Receivable balance is analyzed by aging the accounts, and the amount estimated to be uncollectible is $15,000. The amount to be recorded in the adjusting entry for the bad debt expense is $15,000.

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