TechCom Has $40,000 in Outstanding Accounts Receivable

question 21

True/False

TechCom has $40,000 in outstanding accounts receivable. Past experience suggests that 5% of outstanding receivables are uncollectible. The current balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts is $2,500 debit. The required adjusting journal entry includes a debit to bad debt expense for $4,500.

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