The Allowance for Doubtful Debts Account Has a Credit Balance

question 83

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for doubtful debts account has a credit balance of $4000.The company's management estimates that 3% of net credit sales will be uncollectable for the year 2016.Net credit sales for the year amounted to $260,000.What will be the amount of Bad debts expense reported on the income statement for 2016?

• A)$3900
• B)$11,800
• C)$7800
• D)$3800

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