3. Billings Corporation had total sales in the current year of $600,000 and cred
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3. Billings Corporation had total sales in the current year of $600,000 and credit sales of $530,000. The Accounts Receivable balance was $350,000 on the balance sheet date and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $10,000 before adjusting entries. Bad debt expense is estimated as 2% of credit sales. The adjusting entry to record estimated bad debt expense would include a
a. $10,600 debit to Bad Debt Expense
b. $10,600 credit to Bad Debt Expense
c. $600 debit to Bad Debt Expense
d. $600 credit to Bad Debt Expense
Explanation / Answer
The answer is " c. $600 debit to Bad Debt Expense "
Adjusting entry will include a debit to Bad Debt Expense and the amount = (530,000 x 2%) - 10,000 = $600
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