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A company has $80,000 in outstanding accounts receivable and it uses the allowance method to account for uncollectible accounts.Experience suggests that 6% of outstanding receivables are uncollectible.The current credit balance (before adjustments)in the allowance for doubtful accounts is $1,200.The journal entry to record the adjustment to the allowance account includes a debit to Bad Debts Expense for $4,800.
On Sep 22, 2024