The Allowance for Doubtful Debts Currently Has a Debit Balance

question 144

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for doubtful debts currently has a debit balance of $900. After analysing the accounts in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger using the ageing of accounts method, the company's management estimates that bad debts will be $15 000. What will be the amount of Bad debts expense reported on the income statement?

• A)$15 900
• B)$14 900
• C)$14 100
• D)$15 000

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