The Allowance for Bad Debts Account Has a Credit Balance

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Essay

The Allowance for Bad Debts account has a credit balance of $2,000 before the adjusting entry for bad debts expense.The company's management estimates that 2% of net credit sales will be uncollectible for the year 2019.Net credit sales for the year were $250,000.Prepare the journal entry to record the bad debts expense on December 31,2019.Omit explanation.

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Definitions:

Avocado Farmer

An individual or entity engaged in the cultivation and production of avocados, managing orchards and participating in the agricultural market.

Demand Curve

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Competitive Market

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