The Allowance for Doubtful Debts Currently Has a Debit Balance

question 103

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for doubtful debts currently has a debit balance of $750. After analysing the accounts in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger, the company's management estimates that bad debts will be $16 000. What will be the balance of the Allowance for doubtful debts reported on the balance sheet?

• A)$14 900
• B)$16 000
• C)$16 250
• D)$15 250

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