Question: Duncan Company reports the following financial information before adjustments. Dr. Cr. Accounts Receivable $100,000 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $2,000 Sales Revenue (all on credit) 900,000
Duncan Company reports the following financial information before adjustments.
| Dr. | Cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| Accounts Receivable | $100,000 | |
| Allowance for Doubtful Accounts | $2,000 | |
| Sales Revenue (all on credit) | 900,000 | |
| Sales Returns and Allowances | 50,000 |
Instructions
Prepare the journal entry to record Bad Debt Expense assuming Duncan Company estimates bad debts at
(a) 5% of accounts receivable and
(b) 5% of accounts receivable but Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a $1,500 debit balance.
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