The Allowance for Bad Debts Account Has a Debit Balance

question 154

Multiple Choice

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,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)$18,250
• B)$10,000
• C)$17,900
• D)$19,000

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