Question

Ana Co. uses the allowance method to account for bad debts. At the end of the period, Ana's unadjusted trial balance shows an accounts receivable balance of $40,000; allowance for doubtful accounts balance of $300 (credit and sales of $500,000. Based on history. Ana estimates that bad debts will be 2 of accounts receivable. The entry to record estimated bad debts will include a debit to bad debts expense in the amount of:________.
A. $800
B. $1.100
C. $10.000
D. $9,700
E. $10900
F. $500

Answer 1

Answer:

A. $800

Explanation:

Ana Co.

Sales                            $500,000        

Accounts Receivable    $40,000      

Allowance for doubtful accounts   $300  Credit

Bad Debts Expense = 2 % of $ 40,000=   $  800          

The adjusting entry would be

Bad Debts Expense $ 800 Dr.

Allowance for doubtful accounts   $800  Credit    

As we already have a credit balance of $ 300 in the doubtful accounts we will increase it with an amount of $ 500.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ 500 Debit

Account Receivable                     $ 500 Credit