Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Has a Debit Balance of $2,300

question 122

Multiple Choice

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts has a debit balance of $2,300 at the end of the year (before adjustment) . The company prepares an analysis of customers' accounts and estimates the amount of uncollectible accounts to be $31,900. Which of the following adjusting entries is needed to record the Bad Debt Expense for the year?

• A) debit Bad Debt Expense, $34,200; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $34,200
• B) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $34,200; credit Bad Debt Expense, $34,200
• C) debit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $29,600; credit Bad Debt Expense, $29,600
• D) debit Bad Debt Expense, $29,600; credit Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, $29,600

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Definitions:

Variance Analysis

The process of investigating the difference between actual financial performance and budgeted or standard costs to identify the causes of variances.

Management By Exception

The review of budget reports by top management focused entirely or primarily on differences between actual results and planned objectives.

Materials Quantity Variance

The difference between the expected quantity of materials to be used in production and the actual quantity used, calculated in terms of cost.

Standard Quantity

The expected amount or volume of a specific input or material required in the production of goods or services.