The Allowance for Bad Debts Account Has a Debit Balance

question 20

Multiple Choice

The Allowance for Bad Debts account has a debit balance of $6,000 before the adjusting entry for bad debt expense. After analyzing the accounts in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger, the company's management estimates that uncollectible accounts will be $10,000. What will be the amount of the adjustment in the Allowance for Bad Debts account?

• A)$15,250
• B)$10,000
• C)$14,900
• D)$16,000

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