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The Allowance for Bad Debts Account Has a Debit Balance

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The Allowance for Bad Debts account has a debit balance of $9,000 before the adjusting entry for bad debts expense. After analyzing the accounts in the accounts receivable subsidiary ledger using the aging-of-receivables method, the company's management estimates that uncollectible accounts will be $11,000. What amount of bad debts expense will be reported on the income statement?


Definitions:

Deceptive Behavior

Actions intended to mislead or trick others into believing something that is not true.

Bad-news Message

Communication designed to convey unfavorable or disappointing information in a careful and considerate manner.

Off the Cuff

Spoken or acted upon without much prior preparation or thought; impromptu.

Bad News

Information that is unpleasant, disappointing, or negative, often causing distress to the recipient.

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