Bert Had Accounts Receivable of $280,000 and an Allowance for Impairment

question 40

Multiple Choice

Bert had accounts receivable of $280,000 and an allowance for impairment of $10,800 just before writing off as worthless an account receivable from Ernie Company of $1,600. After writing off this receivable what would be the balance in Bert's Allowance for Impairment?

• A) $10,800 credit balance.
• B) $12,400 credit balance.
• C) $9,200 credit balance.
• D) $9,200 debit balance.

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