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 Allowances50,000

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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