On December 31, 2019 before adjusting entries, Accounts
Receivable for Atlanta Company had a debit balance of $600,000, and
the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of
$18,000. Credit sales for the year were $4,800,000.
If credit losses are estimated at 1% of credit sales:
Select one:
A. The balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be $30,000 after adjustment
B. The balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be $66,000 after adjustment
C. The balance of the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be $48,000 after adjustment
D. Bad Debts Expense for the year will be $66,000
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Answer:
Correct option is b.
The balance of allowance for doubtful Accounts will be $66000 after adjustment.
Explanation:
Credit sale = $4800000
Bad debts expense = $4800000 x 1% = $48000
Journal entry:
Bad debts expense Account ..... Debit $48000
Allowance for Doubtful Account .... Credit $48000
Note:
Credit balance in Allowance for Doubtful Account = $18000
Credit amount in Allowance for Doubtful Account due to bad debts = $48000
Total balance in Allowance for Doubtful Account = $18000 + $48000 = $66000.
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