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For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, Alpha Company had credits sales that amounted to...

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, Alpha Company had credits sales that amounted to $300,000. Historically, 2.5% of credit sales are uncollectible. Alpha Company uses the percentage of sales method to determine its uncollectible accounts. The balance before any end of the year adjusting entry in the Allowance for Uncollectable Accounts is a credit value of $1,575. Use this information to prepare the adjusting General Journal entry (without explanation) for the fiscal year. If no entry is required then write "No Entry Required."

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