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26 January, 15:45

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. $10,900 F. $500.

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  1. 26 January, 17:31
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    F. $500

    Explanation:

    At the end of the period, accounts receivable balance of $40,000

    Bad debts are estimated: 2% x $40,000 = $800

    Before adjusting, allowance for doubtful accounts balance of $300 (credit) and the company uses the allowance method to account for bad debts. Therefore,

    Bad debts expense = $800 - $300 = $500

    The entry will be made:

    Debit Bad debts expense $500

    Credit Allowance for doubtful accounts $500
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