Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Has a Debit Balance of $700

question 91

Multiple Choice

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $700 at the end of the year, before adjustments. Sales for the year amounted to $920,000, sales discounts amounted to $31,200 and sales returns and allowances amounted to $42,300.
-If the uncollectible accounts expense is estimated at 2% of net sales, the balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts after the entry to record estimated losses from uncollectible accounts will be

• A)$17,630
• B)$16,230
• C)$18,400
• D)$16,930

Understand how the average collection period and credit sales impact the firm's receivables balance.

Comprehend the effects of granting credit on a firm's total revenues, costs, and cash cycle.

Identify the factors influencing credit policy decisions, including the cost of sales and the operational impacts of offering credit.

Analyze the relationship between credit policy and firm financing needs.

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